US Bridges

Mount Moriah Road over Fork East Br Sweetwater

Fair

Brown County, Indiana · 1.2 MI E of Bellsville Pk · Structure no. 0700080

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Moriah Road over Fork East Br Sweetwater is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mount Moriah Road over Fork East Br Sweetwater in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Moriah Road
CrossesFork East Br Sweetwater
Location1.2 MI E of Bellsville Pk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28784, -86.12025
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating74.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Mount Moriah Road over Fork East Br Sweetwater built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Moriah Road over Fork East Br Sweetwater 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 Mount Moriah Road over Fork East Br Sweetwater carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mount Moriah Road over Fork East Br Sweetwater?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Moriah Road over Fork East Br Sweetwater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.