Base RD over Fort Salt Creek
FairDecatur County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 850 E · Structure no. 1600063
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Base RD over Fort Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Base RD over Fort Salt Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Base RD over Fort Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Base RD over Fort Salt 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 Fort Salt Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Base RD over Fort Salt Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Base RD over Fort Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.