US Bridges

Rocky Ford RD over Sloan Branch

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Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.12 W Talley RD · Structure no. 0300333

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford RD over Sloan Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rocky Ford RD over Sloan Branch in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford RD
CrossesSloan Branch
Location00.12 W Talley RD
RouteCity Street 614
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23836, -85.86011
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2022)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ford RD over Sloan Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ford RD over Sloan Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Ford RD over Sloan Branch carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford RD over Sloan Branch?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Ford RD over Sloan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.