US Bridges

SR 124 over Rock Creek

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 03.48 E SR 3 · Structure no. 026211

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,956
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 124 over Rock Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,956 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 124
CrossesRock Creek
Location03.48 E SR 3
RouteState Highway 124
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.742, -85.30686
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,956 (2022)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2040
Trucks28%
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 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Rock 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,956 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.