US Bridges

Gtown-Greenville over Richland Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Byrnvl · Structure no. 2200027

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gtown-Greenville over Richland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Gtown-Greenville over Richland Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesGtown-Greenville
CrossesRichland Creek
Location00.10 S of Byrnvl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.32404, -86.01187
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2016)
Projected traffic453 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Gtown-Greenville over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 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 308 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gtown-Greenville over Richland Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Gtown-Greenville over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.