US Bridges

Milton RD over Franklin Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Wise RD · Structure no. 8900058

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milton RD over Franklin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Milton RD over Franklin Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 421 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMilton RD
CrossesFranklin Creek
Location00.30 E of Wise RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7871, -85.12296
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2018)
Projected traffic568 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Milton RD over Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milton RD over Franklin 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 Milton RD over Franklin Creek carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Milton RD over Franklin Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Milton RD over Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.