Springersville RD over Simpson Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 550 E · Structure no. 2100073
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Springersville RD over Simpson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Springersville RD over Simpson Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Springersville RD over Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Springersville RD over Simpson 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Springersville RD over Simpson Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Springersville RD over Simpson Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Springersville RD over Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.