Plum Creek Road over Plum Creek
PoorPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · 00.30 Mi. E. of SR 45 · Structure no. 0700055
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plum Creek Road over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plum Creek Road over Plum Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Plum Creek Road over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plum Creek Road over Plum 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 Plum Creek Road over Plum Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Plum Creek Road over Plum Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Plum Creek Road over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.