US Bridges

State Line Road over Little 4 Mile Creek

Fair

Union County, Indiana · 00.60 N of US 27 · Structure no. 8100036

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road over Little 4 Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Line Road over Little 4 Mile Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Line Road
CrossesLittle 4 Mile Creek
Location00.60 N of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57671, -84.81506
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 State Line Road over Little 4 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line Road over Little 4 Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Line Road over Little 4 Mile Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Line Road over Little 4 Mile Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Road over Little 4 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.