US Bridges

Main Street over Sulphur Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 S Pettiford · Structure no. 8400348

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
757
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Sulphur Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 757 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2037. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location00.30 S Pettiford
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51628, -87.26724
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2017)
Projected traffic1,009 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 Main Street over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Sulphur Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.