Mount Sterling RD over Brushy Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Indiana · 0.00 E of English Rs Road · Structure no. 1300089
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mount Sterling RD over Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mount Sterling RD over Brushy Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mount Sterling RD over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mount Sterling RD over Brushy 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 Mount Sterling RD over Brushy Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mount Sterling RD over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Mount Sterling RD over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.