US Bridges

State Line Road over Dismal Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 01.97 S SR 32 · Structure no. 6800255

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 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 2011, so it is 14 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Line Road
CrossesDismal Creek
Location01.97 S SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16881, -84.80682
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 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 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line Road over Dismal 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 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 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Road over Dismal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.