US Bridges

Campground RD over Ramsey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.10 Mi. N. of Graf RD · Structure no. 2400061

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campground RD over Ramsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Campground RD over Ramsey Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCampground RD
CrossesRamsey Creek
Location00.10 Mi. N. of Graf RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35306, -84.94702
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campground RD over Ramsey Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campground RD over Ramsey 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 Campground RD over Ramsey Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Campground RD over Ramsey Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Campground RD over Ramsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.