US Bridges

Cuzco RD N over Davis Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.10 S of SR 56 · Structure no. 1900048

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
476
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuzco RD N over Davis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cuzco RD N over Davis Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCuzco RD N
CrossesDavis Creek
Location00.10 S of SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5069, -86.71692
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2012)
Projected traffic530 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Cuzco RD N over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cuzco RD N over Davis 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 Cuzco RD N over Davis Creek carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cuzco RD N over Davis Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cuzco RD N over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.