US Bridges

SR 124 over Asher Branch

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 05.03 W SR 13 · Structure no. 026120

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
928
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Asher Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 124 over Asher Branch in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,015 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 124
CrossesAsher Branch
Location05.03 W SR 13
RouteState Highway 124
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.73744, -85.9243
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2019)
Projected traffic1,015 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 124 over Asher Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Asher Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Asher Branch carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Asher Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Asher Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.