US Bridges

Montgomery RD over Gas Creek

Good

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.02 SE of Fleetwood DR · Structure no. 1600206

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery RD over Gas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Montgomery RD over Gas Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMontgomery RD
CrossesGas Creek
Location00.02 SE of Fleetwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35563, -85.46994
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2017)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Montgomery RD over Gas Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery RD over Gas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Montgomery RD over Gas Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery RD over Gas Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery RD over Gas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.