US Bridges

Bird Sanctuary RD over Fall Creek

Good

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 200 S · Structure no. 2100029

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bird Sanctuary RD over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bird Sanctuary RD over Fall Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBird Sanctuary RD
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61413, -85.22398
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bird Sanctuary RD over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bird Sanctuary RD over Fall 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bird Sanctuary RD over Fall Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bird Sanctuary RD over Fall Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bird Sanctuary RD over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.