Owl Creek Road over Owl Creek
PoorPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · 0.1 MI W of Helmsburg RD · Structure no. 0700041
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Owl Creek Road over Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owl Creek Road over Owl Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 95 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Owl Creek Road over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Owl Creek Road over Owl 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 Owl Creek Road over Owl Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Owl Creek Road over Owl Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Owl Creek Road over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.