US Bridges

Bond Cemetery Road over North Fork of Salt Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Brown County, Indiana · .2MI S of Green Valley RD · Structure no. 0700028

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bond Cemetery Road over North Fork of Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bond Cemetery Road over North Fork of Salt Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBond Cemetery Road
CrossesNorth Fork of Salt Creek
Location.2MI S of Green Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.183, -86.30342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bond Cemetery Road over North Fork of Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bond Cemetery 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bond Cemetery Road over North Fork of Salt Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Bond Cemetery Road over North Fork of Salt Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bond Cemetery Road over North Fork of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.