US Bridges

Baylor-Wissman RD over Georgetown Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.10 S of US 64 · Structure no. 2200037

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baylor-Wissman RD over Georgetown Creek is a concrete slab carrying Baylor-Wissman RD over Georgetown Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 939 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,383 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBaylor-Wissman RD
CrossesGeorgetown Creek
Location00.10 S of US 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29538, -85.95753
Functional classRural Local

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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2016)
Projected traffic1,383 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$943,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baylor-Wissman RD over Georgetown Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baylor-Wissman RD over Georgetown 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 Baylor-Wissman RD over Georgetown Creek carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baylor-Wissman RD over Georgetown Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Baylor-Wissman RD over Georgetown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.