US Bridges

Franklin ST over Salt Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.10 MI E of East ST · Structure no. 6800231

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
757
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin ST over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franklin ST over Salt Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 757 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFranklin ST
CrossesSalt Creek
Location00.10 MI E of East ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17165, -84.97884
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2016)
Projected traffic928 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin ST over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin ST over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin ST over Salt Creek carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Franklin ST over Salt Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin ST over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.