US Bridges

Old RD 45 over East Fork Mill Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.20 SW of CR 600 N · Structure no. 1900018

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old RD 45 over East Fork Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old RD 45 over East Fork Mill Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld RD 45
CrossesEast Fork Mill Creek
Location00.20 SW of CR 600 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.46376, -86.92486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2012)
Projected traffic103 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old RD 45 over East Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old RD 45 over East Fork Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old RD 45 over East Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old RD 45 over East Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old RD 45 over East Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.