US Bridges

Baker Road over Richland Creek

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Gtown RD · Structure no. 2200024

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
292
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road over Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baker Road over Richland Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBaker Road
CrossesRichland Creek
Location00.00 Int of Gtown RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33829, -86.00672
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2016)
Projected traffic430 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Baker Road over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Road over Richland 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Baker Road over Richland Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baker Road over Richland Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Road over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.