US Bridges

South Main ST over Salt Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 0.12 MI NW of Richmond ST · Structure no. 6800235

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,514
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main ST over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying South Main ST over Salt Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,514 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Main ST
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.12 MI NW of Richmond ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1648, -84.9806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,514 (2016)
Projected traffic1,855 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 South Main ST over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Main 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does South Main ST over Salt Creek carry?

About 1,514 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Main ST over Salt Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns South Main ST over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.