Otter Creek Road over Branch of Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Indiana · 0.60 W of Colvert Roll · Structure no. 1300043
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Otter Creek Road over Branch of Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otter Creek Road over Branch of Otter Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Otter Creek Road over Branch of Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Otter Creek Road over Branch of Otter 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Otter Creek Road over Branch of Otter Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Otter Creek Road over Branch of Otter Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Otter Creek Road over Branch of Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.