US Bridges

Oxford Pike over Branch of Whitewater R

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.10 NE of Hidden Valley · Structure no. 2400035

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,375
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Pike over Branch of Whitewater R is a concrete culvert carrying Oxford Pike over Branch of Whitewater R in Franklin 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOxford Pike
CrossesBranch of Whitewater R
Location00.10 NE of Hidden Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43594, -84.99241
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Oxford Pike over Branch of Whitewater R built?

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

What condition is Oxford Pike over Branch of Whitewater R 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Oxford Pike over Branch of Whitewater R carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Pike over Branch of Whitewater R?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Pike over Branch of Whitewater R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.