Old RD 162 over Indian Creek
PoorDubois County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Old Rd. 162 · Structure no. 1900130
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old RD 162 over Indian Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Old RD 162 over Indian Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old RD 162 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old RD 162 over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Old RD 162 over Indian Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old RD 162 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Old RD 162 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.