US Bridges

Rockfield Cem RD over E Fork of Coal Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 01.00 S of JCT US 136 · Structure no. 2300051

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockfield Cem RD over E Fork of Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockfield Cem RD over E Fork of Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRockfield Cem RD
CrossesE Fork of Coal Creek
Location01.00 S of JCT US 136
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09131, -87.22671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
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 Rockfield Cem RD over E Fork of Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockfield Cem RD over E Fork of Coal Creek 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Rockfield Cem RD over E Fork of Coal Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockfield Cem RD over E Fork of Coal Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rockfield Cem RD over E Fork of Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.