US Bridges

Gtown-Greenville over Richland Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.60 S of Baker RD · Structure no. 2200023

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gtown-Greenville over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gtown-Greenville over Richland Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGtown-Greenville
CrossesRichland Creek
Location00.60 S of Baker RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.32955, -86.00676
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2016)
Projected traffic559 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gtown-Greenville over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gtown-Greenville over Richland 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gtown-Greenville over Richland Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gtown-Greenville over Richland Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Gtown-Greenville over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.