US Bridges

SR 124 over Halls Creek

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 00.61 W SR 116 · Structure no. 026224

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,004
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Halls Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 124 over Halls Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,004 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,609 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesHalls Creek
Location00.61 W SR 116
RouteState Highway 124
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75703, -85.18973
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,004 (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 1998, making it 27 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 2,004 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Halls Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.