US Bridges

Miami Garden ST over Sulphur Creek

FairPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.40 N Flesher · Structure no. 8400139

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
755
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miami Garden ST over Sulphur Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Miami Garden ST over Sulphur Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 755 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiami Garden ST
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location00.40 N Flesher
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51157, -87.23905
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2017)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Miami Garden ST over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miami Garden ST over Sulphur 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 Miami Garden ST over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Miami Garden ST over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Miami Garden ST over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.