US Bridges

Greasy Creek Road over Greasy Creek

Fair

Brown County, Indiana · 00.40 N Old SR 46 · Structure no. 0700062

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,225
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Creek Road over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greasy Creek Road over Greasy Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGreasy Creek Road
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location00.40 N Old SR 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.2117, -86.24032
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2021)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Greasy Creek Road over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greasy Creek Road over Greasy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Greasy Creek Road over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Greasy Creek Road over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.