Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek
FairPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · 1.8 MI N of Elkinsvile RD · Structure no. 0700093
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 46 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Gravel Creek Road over Gravel 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 Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Gravel Creek Road over Gravel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.