US Bridges

Georgetown RD over East Fork Salt Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.22 W of CR 850 W · Structure no. 0300137

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgetown RD over East Fork Salt Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Georgetown RD over East Fork Salt Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGeorgetown RD
CrossesEast Fork Salt Creek
Location00.22 W of CR 850 W
RouteCounty Highway 40
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21726, -86.07637
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2022)
Projected traffic540 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Georgetown RD over East Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgetown RD over East Fork Salt 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Georgetown RD over East Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Georgetown RD over East Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Georgetown RD over East Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.