US Bridges

Budd RD over French Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Highwater RD · Structure no. 2200053

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,376
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Budd RD over French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Budd RD over French Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,376 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,027 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBudd RD
CrossesFrench Creek
Location00.30 S of Highwater RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.25898, -85.86193
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,376 (2016)
Projected traffic2,027 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Budd RD over French Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Budd RD over French 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 Budd RD over French Creek carry?

About 1,376 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Budd RD over French Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Budd RD over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.