Blackiston Mill RD over Silver Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFloyd County, Indiana · 00.20 E Payne Koehler · Structure no. 2200050
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackiston Mill RD over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blackiston Mill RD over Silver Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,546 by 2036. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackiston Mill RD over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Blackiston Mill RD over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Blackiston Mill RD over Silver Creek carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Blackiston Mill RD over Silver Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Blackiston Mill RD over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.