US Bridges

Ford Road over Eagle Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 00.50 S I-865 · Structure no. 0600216

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,760
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Road over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ford Road over Eagle Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,760 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,810 by 2037. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Road
CrossesEagle Creek
Location00.50 S I-865
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92581, -86.27879
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,760 (2017)
Projected traffic11,810 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ford Road over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford Road over Eagle 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ford Road over Eagle Creek carry?

About 7,760 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ford Road over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Road over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.