US Bridges

Highwater RD over Middle Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Corydon Pike · Structure no. 2200052

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,655
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highwater RD over Middle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Highwater RD over Middle Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,655 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,439 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHighwater RD
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location00.10 S of Corydon Pike
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2806, -85.86354
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,655 (2016)
Projected traffic2,439 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Highwater RD over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highwater RD over Middle 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 Highwater RD over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,655 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Highwater RD over Middle Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Highwater RD over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.