South Main Street over Carthage Creek
FairRush County, Indiana · 00.01 S of Henley ST · Structure no. 7000195
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main Street over Carthage Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Main Street over Carthage Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Main Street over Carthage Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Main Street over Carthage 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does South Main Street over Carthage Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is South Main Street over Carthage Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns South Main Street over Carthage Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.