US Bridges

Stockyard RD over Sugar Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.30 MI N of SR 32 · Structure no. 6800151

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stockyard RD over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stockyard RD over Sugar Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2036. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesStockyard RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.30 MI N of SR 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17625, -84.98859
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2016)
Projected traffic890 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$140,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stockyard RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stockyard RD over Sugar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Stockyard RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stockyard RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stockyard RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.