US Bridges

SR 32 over Sparrow Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.90 E SR 1 · Structure no. 076564

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,109
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Sparrow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 32 over Sparrow Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 5,109 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesSparrow Creek
Location00.90 E SR 1
RouteState Highway 32
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17125, -85.11422
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,109 (2004)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 32 over Sparrow Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Sparrow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Sparrow Creek carry?

About 5,109 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Sparrow Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Sparrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.