US Bridges

Main Street over Snake Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 S Fletcher · Structure no. 8400129

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,028
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Snake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main Street over Snake Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,406 by 2037. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesSnake Creek
Location00.10 S Fletcher
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50794, -87.26729
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,028 (2017)
Projected traffic1,406 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Main Street over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Snake 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Snake Creek carry?

About 1,028 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Snake Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.