US Bridges

Brush Fork RD over Brush Fork Tanners Creek

FairPosted for load

Dearborn County, Indiana · 01.50 N of Sawdon Ridge · Structure no. 1500108

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brush Fork RD over Brush Fork Tanners Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brush Fork RD over Brush Fork Tanners Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 26 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBrush Fork RD
CrossesBrush Fork Tanners Creek
Location01.50 N of Sawdon Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21364, -84.90909
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic150 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$483,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brush Fork RD over Brush Fork Tanners Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Brush Fork RD over Brush Fork 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 Brush Fork RD over Brush Fork Tanners Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brush Fork RD over Brush Fork Tanners Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Brush Fork RD over Brush Fork Tanners Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.