Enochsburg RD over Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 00.20 W Besseler · Structure no. 2400050
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Enochsburg RD over Salt Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Enochsburg RD over Salt Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 135 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Enochsburg RD over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Enochsburg RD over Salt 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Enochsburg RD over Salt Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Enochsburg RD over Salt Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Enochsburg RD over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.