US Bridges

Spray RD over Branch of White Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.61 E of SR 58 · Structure no. 0300179

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spray RD over Branch of White Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spray RD over Branch of White Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSpray RD
CrossesBranch of White Creek
Location00.61 E of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.06947, -86.02777
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Spray RD over Branch of White Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spray RD over Branch of White Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Spray RD over Branch of White Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spray RD over Branch of White Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Spray RD over Branch of White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.