US Bridges

Pribble RD over Tanners Creek

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.30 SW of SR 1 · Structure no. 1500093

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pribble RD over Tanners Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pribble RD over Tanners Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2037. The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesPribble RD
CrossesTanners Creek
Location00.30 SW of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15414, -84.8963
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic590 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$226,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pribble RD over Tanners Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pribble RD over Tanners 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pribble RD over Tanners Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pribble RD over Tanners Creek?

The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pribble RD over Tanners Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.