US Bridges

Mccullough Pike over Browns Station Way

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 01.85 S I-65 · Structure no. 026310

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,780
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccullough Pike over Browns Station Way is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccullough Pike over Browns Station Way in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 65 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 36,780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,000 by 2038. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMccullough Pike
CrossesBrowns Station Way
Location01.85 S I-65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.30288, -85.78172
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,780 (2018)
Projected traffic64,000 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccullough Pike over Browns Station Way built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Mccullough Pike over Browns Station Way 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mccullough Pike over Browns Station Way carry?

About 36,780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mccullough Pike over Browns Station Way?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mccullough Pike over Browns Station Way?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.