US Bridges

SR 124 over Small Rush Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 01.37 W SR 105 · Structure no. 026140

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,265
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Small Rush Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 124 over Small Rush Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,486 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesSmall Rush Creek
Location01.37 W SR 105
RouteState Highway 124
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74038, -85.6468
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2019)
Projected traffic2,486 by 2032
Trucks13%
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 Small Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Small Rush 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Small Rush Creek carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Small Rush Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Small Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.