US Bridges

SR 101 over Dubois Creek

Fair

Union County, Indiana · 05.77 S US 27 · Structure no. 025110

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,410
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Dubois Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 101 over Dubois Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101
CrossesDubois Creek
Location05.77 S US 27
RouteState Highway 101
CountyUnion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55414, -84.94789
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 101 over Dubois Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101 over Dubois 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 101 over Dubois Creek carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Dubois Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Dubois Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.