US Bridges

Atkins Road over Branch of Big Indian Cr.

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Renn Road · Structure no. 2200112

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atkins Road over Branch of Big Indian Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Atkins Road over Branch of Big Indian Cr. in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 244 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesAtkins Road
CrossesBranch of Big Indian Cr.
Location00.10 S of Renn Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.39563, -85.84545
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2016)
Projected traffic359 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Atkins Road over Branch of Big Indian Cr. built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atkins Road over Branch of Big Indian Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Atkins Road over Branch of Big Indian Cr. carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Atkins Road over Branch of Big Indian Cr.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Atkins Road over Branch of Big Indian Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.