US Bridges

New Market Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.20 NE of New Market Ro · Structure no. 1000036

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Market Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Market Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNew Market Road
CrossesBranch of 14 Mile Creek
Location00.20 NE of New Market Ro
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.53684, -85.61342
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic710 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 New Market Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Market Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does New Market Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Market Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns New Market Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.