US Bridges

Talley RD over Sloan Branch

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.36 N of CR 250 N · Structure no. 0300097

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talley RD over Sloan Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Talley RD over Sloan Branch in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,310 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTalley RD
CrossesSloan Branch
Location00.36 N of CR 250 N
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.24359, -85.85895
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,310 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Talley RD over Sloan Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talley RD over Sloan Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Talley RD over Sloan Branch carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Talley RD over Sloan Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Talley RD over Sloan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.