US Bridges

SR 124 over Rock Creek Overflow

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 03.27 E SR 3 · Structure no. 026200

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,281
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Rock Creek Overflow is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 124 over Rock Creek Overflow in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 92 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 2,281 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,271 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 124
CrossesRock Creek Overflow
Location03.27 E SR 3
RouteState Highway 124
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74199, -85.31081
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,281 (2019)
Projected traffic3,271 by 2034
Trucks20%
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 Rock Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 124 over Rock Creek Overflow 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 Rock Creek Overflow carry?

About 2,281 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Rock Creek Overflow?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Rock Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.