Tc Steele Road over North Fork of Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · 00.20 S SR 46 · Structure no. 0700029
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tc Steele Road over North Fork of Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Tc Steele Road over North Fork of Salt Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tc Steele Road over North Fork of Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tc Steele 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 Tc Steele Road over North Fork of Salt Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Tc Steele Road over North Fork of Salt Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Tc Steele Road over North Fork of Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.