US Bridges

Rocky Ford RD over Haw Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.08 W of Marr RD · Structure no. 0300204

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,820
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford RD over Haw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Ford RD over Haw Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 14,820 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,300 by 2038. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRocky Ford RD
CrossesHaw Creek
Location00.08 W of Marr RD
RouteCity Street 46
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23785, -85.88541
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,820 (2022)
Projected traffic22,300 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ford RD over Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ford RD over Haw 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 Rocky Ford RD over Haw Creek carry?

About 14,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford RD over Haw Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Ford RD over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.