Ferdinand RD NW over Short Creek
GoodDubois County, Indiana · 00.60 E of Cherry ST · Structure no. 1900118
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 712
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferdinand RD NW over Short Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ferdinand RD NW over Short Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 712 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferdinand RD NW over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ferdinand RD NW over Short 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 Ferdinand RD NW over Short Creek carry?
About 712 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ferdinand RD NW over Short Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ferdinand RD NW over Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.