Green Valley Road over North Fork of Salt Creek
FairPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · 2.0 Mi. W of SR-46 · Structure no. 0700025
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Green Valley Road over North Fork of Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Green Valley Road over North Fork of Salt Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 110 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Green Valley Road over North Fork of Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Green Valley Road over North Fork of 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 Green Valley Road over North Fork of Salt Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Green Valley Road over North Fork of Salt Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Green Valley Road over North Fork of Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.