US Bridges

9th ST over Feather Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.10 S of North ST · Structure no. 8300073

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,491
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th ST over Feather Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 9th ST over Feather Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,491 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,852 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries9th ST
CrossesFeather Creek
Location00.10 S of North ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66174, -87.40827
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,491 (2017)
Projected traffic1,852 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 9th ST over Feather Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th ST over Feather 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 9th ST over Feather Creek carry?

About 1,491 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 9th ST over Feather Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 9th ST over Feather Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.