US Bridges

Fourth ST over Salt Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.10 MI W of Union ST · Structure no. 6800234

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,514
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth ST over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fourth ST over Salt Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,514 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFourth ST
CrossesSalt Creek
Location00.10 MI W of Union ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17834, -84.97713
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,514 (2016)
Projected traffic1,855 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$777,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourth ST over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth ST over Salt 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 Fourth ST over Salt Creek carry?

About 1,514 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fourth ST over Salt Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth ST over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.