US Bridges

ST Anthony RD N over Branch of Flat Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.50 N of Santine Rd. · Structure no. 1900149

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Anthony RD N over Branch of Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Anthony RD N over Branch of Flat Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 42 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesST Anthony RD N
CrossesBranch of Flat Creek
Location00.50 N of Santine Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3258, -86.83138
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2012)
Projected traffic346 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 ST Anthony RD N over Branch of Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is ST Anthony RD N over Branch of Flat 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 ST Anthony RD N over Branch of Flat Creek carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST Anthony RD N over Branch of Flat Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns ST Anthony RD N over Branch of Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.