US Bridges

Calhoun Road over Brushy Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.50 W of Magnolia Road · Structure no. 1300044

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun Road over Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calhoun Road over Brushy Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 92 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCalhoun Road
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.50 W of Magnolia Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.30203, -86.4453
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2015)
Projected traffic168 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Calhoun Road over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Calhoun Road over Brushy Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Calhoun Road over Brushy Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun Road over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun Road over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.