US Bridges

State Line Road over Dismal Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 01.12 S SR 32 · Structure no. 6800248

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road over Dismal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Line Road over Dismal Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesState Line Road
CrossesDismal Creek
Location01.12 S SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18114, -84.80647
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 State Line Road over Dismal Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

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 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Road over Dismal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.