US Bridges

Towpath RD over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.45 S of CR 900 N · Structure no. 0800087

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
359
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towpath RD over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Towpath RD over Rattlesnake Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 125 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesTowpath RD
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location00.45 S of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.67271, -86.62714
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2011)
Projected traffic438 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Towpath RD over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Towpath RD over Rattlesnake 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Towpath RD over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Towpath RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Towpath RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.