US Bridges

State Line Road over Dismal Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 01.64 S SR 32 · Structure no. 6800247

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road over Dismal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Line Road over Dismal Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesState Line Road
CrossesDismal Creek
Location01.64 S SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17358, -84.80667
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2016)
Projected traffic446 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$215,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Line Road over Dismal Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line Road over Dismal 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 State Line Road over Dismal Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Line Road over Dismal Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Road over Dismal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.