US Bridges

South Main Street over Cicero Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Indiana · 00.42 S Jefferson Street · Structure no. 004960

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,008
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main Street over Cicero Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Main Street over Cicero Creek in Tipton 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 5 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 5,008 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,895 by 2034. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSouth Main Street
CrossesCicero Creek
Location00.42 S Jefferson Street
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.27639, -86.04108
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,008 (2024)
Projected traffic9,895 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 South Main Street over Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Main Street over Cicero 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does South Main Street over Cicero Creek carry?

About 5,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Main Street over Cicero Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns South Main Street over Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.