US Bridges

Pine Ridge RD over Flat Creek

Poor

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.10 S of SR 64 · Structure no. 1900194

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Ridge RD over Flat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pine Ridge RD over Flat Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 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).

CarriesPine Ridge RD
CrossesFlat Creek
Location00.10 S of SR 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.30831, -86.76504
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2012)
Projected traffic32 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Ridge RD over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Ridge RD over Flat 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 Pine Ridge RD over Flat Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pine Ridge RD over Flat 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 Pine Ridge RD over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.