Base RD over Sand Creek
FairDecatur County, Indiana · 01.10 W of CR 200 E · Structure no. 1600053
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Base RD over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Base RD over Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Base RD over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Base RD over Sand 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 Base RD over Sand Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Base RD over Sand Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Base RD over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.