US Bridges

Henryville-Otisco over Branch of Clegg Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clark County, Indiana · 0.30 N of Zollman RD · Structure no. 1000046

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,280
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henryville-Otisco over Branch of Clegg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henryville-Otisco over Branch of Clegg Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesHenryville-Otisco
CrossesBranch of Clegg Creek
Location0.30 N of Zollman RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.56384, -85.70348
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2018)
Projected traffic2,230 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henryville-Otisco over Branch of Clegg Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henryville-Otisco over Branch of Clegg Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Henryville-Otisco over Branch of Clegg Creek carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Henryville-Otisco over Branch of Clegg Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Henryville-Otisco over Branch of Clegg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.