US Bridges

Kyana RD over Branch of Flat Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.10 S of SR 64 · Structure no. 1900202

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kyana RD over Branch of Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kyana RD over Branch of Flat Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKyana RD
CrossesBranch of Flat Creek
Location00.10 S of SR 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.30544, -86.7831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2012)
Projected traffic271 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Kyana RD over Branch of Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kyana RD over Branch of Flat 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 Kyana RD over Branch of Flat Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Kyana RD over Branch of Flat Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kyana RD over Branch of Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.