US Bridges

Franklin RD over Ulrich Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Leavell RD · Structure no. 8900259

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin RD over Ulrich Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin RD over Ulrich Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFranklin RD
CrossesUlrich Creek
Location00.20 S of Leavell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92201, -85.18152
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2020)
Projected traffic347 by 2040
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 Franklin RD over Ulrich Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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

About 257 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Franklin RD over Ulrich Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin RD over Ulrich Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.