US Bridges

Gutford Road over Br Silver Creek

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.00 N Pensive RD · Structure no. 1000129

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,221
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gutford Road over Br Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gutford Road over Br Silver Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,221 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGutford Road
CrossesBr Silver Creek
Location00.00 N Pensive RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31201, -85.78967
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,221 (2021)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gutford Road over Br Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gutford Road over Br Silver 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 Gutford Road over Br Silver Creek carry?

About 1,221 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gutford Road over Br Silver Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gutford Road over Br Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.