US Bridges

Division RD over Graham Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.80 W of CR 400 W · Structure no. 2300089

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division RD over Graham Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Division RD over Graham Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 105 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 5 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesDivision RD
CrossesGraham Creek
Location00.80 W of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12785, -87.35175
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Division RD over Graham Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Division RD over Graham 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Division RD over Graham Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Division RD over Graham Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Division RD over Graham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.