US Bridges

Old RD 64 over Branch of Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 850 W · Structure no. 1900104

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
622
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old RD 64 over Branch of Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old RD 64 over Branch of Sugar Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 622 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOld RD 64
CrossesBranch of Sugar Creek
Location00.30 W of CR 850 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.26912, -87.06464
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2012)
Projected traffic649 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 64 over Branch of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old RD 64 over Branch of Sugar 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 Old RD 64 over Branch of Sugar Creek carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old RD 64 over Branch of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old RD 64 over Branch of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.