US Bridges

Valley Branch Road over Mount Liberty Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Indiana · .1 MI S of Mt. Liberty RD · Structure no. 0700070

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Branch Road over Mount Liberty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Branch Road over Mount Liberty Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Branch Road
CrossesMount Liberty Creek
Location.1 MI S of Mt. Liberty RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.18671, -86.1469
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Valley Branch Road over Mount Liberty Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Branch Road over Mount Liberty 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 Valley Branch Road over Mount Liberty Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Valley Branch Road over Mount Liberty Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Branch Road over Mount Liberty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.