US Bridges

Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek

Good

Brown County, Indiana · 1.1 MI N of Elkinsvile RD · Structure no. 0700059

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGravel Creek Road
CrossesGravel Creek
Location1.1 MI N of Elkinsvile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1072, -86.22665
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.