Poplar Grove Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek
FairPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · 0.1 MI S of Bellsville Pk · Structure no. 0700021
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Grove Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Grove Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 20 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Grove Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Poplar Grove Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Poplar Grove Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Grove Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Grove Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.