Country Club RD over Owl Creek
PoorPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · 0.4 MI S. of Helmsburg RD · Structure no. 0700063
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Country Club RD over Owl Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Country Club RD over Owl Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 3 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 12 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Country Club RD over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Country Club RD 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 Country Club RD over Owl Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Country Club RD over Owl Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Country Club RD over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.