US Bridges

Walts RD over Georgetown Creek

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.10 S of US 64 · Structure no. 2200036

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
549
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walts RD over Georgetown Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walts RD over Georgetown Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 549 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWalts RD
CrossesGeorgetown Creek
Location00.10 S of US 64
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29281, -85.97224
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2016)
Projected traffic809 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 Walts RD over Georgetown Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walts RD over Georgetown 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 Walts RD over Georgetown Creek carry?

About 549 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walts RD over Georgetown Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Walts RD over Georgetown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.