US Bridges

SR 124 over Halls Creek

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 01.85 W SR 116 · Structure no. 026222

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Halls Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 124 over Halls Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,609 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesHalls Creek
Location01.85 W SR 116
RouteState Highway 124
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75037, -85.20414
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2020)
Projected traffic5,609 by 2032
Trucks14%
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 Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Halls 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Halls Creek carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Halls Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.