US Bridges

Glendale RD over Aikman Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.77 E of Crsr 257 · Structure no. 1400120

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
877
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale RD over Aikman Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Glendale RD over Aikman Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 877 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,147 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendale RD
CrossesAikman Creek
Location00.77 E of Crsr 257
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5811, -87.09546
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2013)
Projected traffic1,147 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Glendale RD over Aikman Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glendale RD over Aikman 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Glendale RD over Aikman Creek carry?

About 877 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Glendale RD over Aikman Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale RD over Aikman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.