US Bridges

SR 127 over Follette Creek

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.72 MI S SR 120 · Structure no. 080627

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,975
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 127 over Follette Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 127 over Follette Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,975 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 127
CrossesFollette Creek
Location0.72 MI S SR 120
RouteState Highway 127
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71956, -85.00184
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,975 (2022)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 127 over Follette Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 127 over Follette 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 127 over Follette Creek carry?

About 2,975 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 127 over Follette Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 127 over Follette Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.