Gatesville Road over North Fork of Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · 0.1 MI W of Sweetwater TR · Structure no. 0700013
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gatesville Road over North Fork of Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gatesville Road over North Fork of Salt Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gatesville Road over North Fork of Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gatesville Road over North Fork of Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Gatesville Road over North Fork of Salt Creek carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Gatesville Road over North Fork of Salt Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Gatesville Road over North Fork of Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.