US Bridges

SR 119 over Indian Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Indiana · 02.62 N SR 16 · Structure no. 025820

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,013
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 119 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 119 over Indian Creek in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 89 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,013 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 119
CrossesIndian Creek
Location02.62 N SR 16
RouteState Highway 119
CountyPulaski County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.92179, -86.66075
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,013 (2004)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 119 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 119 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 119 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,013 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 119 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 119 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.