Carl ST over Salt Creek
PoorClosed to trafficRandolph County, Indiana · 00.10 MI E of East ST · Structure no. 6800229
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 757
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carl ST over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carl ST over Salt Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 757 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carl ST over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carl ST over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Carl ST over Salt Creek carry?
About 757 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Carl ST over Salt Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Carl ST over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.