US Bridges

S County Line RD over Maria Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.60 W of SR 58 · Structure no. 7700008

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S County Line RD over Maria Creek is a steel other carrying S County Line RD over Maria Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesS County Line RD
CrossesMaria Creek
Location00.60 W of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.90177, -87.34368
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 S County Line RD over Maria Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S County Line RD over Maria 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 2023.

How much traffic does S County Line RD over Maria Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S County Line RD over Maria Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S County Line RD over Maria Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.