US Bridges

Towpath RD over Branch of Burnetts CR

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.39 E of CR 300 W · Structure no. 0800115

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towpath RD over Branch of Burnetts CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Towpath RD over Branch of Burnetts CR in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTowpath RD
CrossesBranch of Burnetts CR
Location00.39 E of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.70322, -86.56768
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2011)
Projected traffic351 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Branch of Burnetts CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towpath RD over Branch of Burnetts CR 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 Branch of Burnetts CR carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Towpath RD over Branch of Burnetts CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Towpath RD over Branch of Burnetts CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.