US Bridges

Bradford RD over Corn Creek

Poor

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.80 W of Kiesier RD · Structure no. 2200067

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
507
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford RD over Corn Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bradford RD over Corn Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4 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.

It carries about 507 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesBradford RD
CrossesCorn Creek
Location00.80 W of Kiesier RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3673, -86.0286
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2016)
Projected traffic746 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$809,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradford RD over Corn Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradford RD over Corn 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 Bradford RD over Corn Creek carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bradford RD over Corn Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford RD over Corn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.