US Bridges

Rocky Ford RD over Haw Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.11 W of Marr RD · Structure no. 0300323

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,820
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford RD over Haw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Ford RD over Haw 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 14,820 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,300 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRocky Ford RD
CrossesHaw Creek
Location00.11 W of Marr RD
RouteCity Street 46
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23782, -85.88608
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 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
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 2001, making it 24 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Ford RD over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.