US Bridges

Dubois RD NE over Davis Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.50 S of SR 56 · Structure no. 1900035

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dubois RD NE over Davis Creek is a steel other carrying Dubois RD NE over Davis 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 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesDubois RD NE
CrossesDavis Creek
Location00.50 S of SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.47769, -86.77803
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2012)
Projected traffic148 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Dubois RD NE over Davis Creek built?

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

What condition is Dubois RD NE over Davis 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dubois RD NE over Davis Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dubois RD NE over Davis Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dubois RD NE over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.