US Bridges

Conservation Cl RD over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.50 Mi. W. of Loop RD · Structure no. 2400121

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conservation Cl RD over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying Conservation Cl RD over Unnamed Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesConservation Cl RD
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location00.50 Mi. W. of Loop RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33352, -85.16157
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Conservation Cl RD over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conservation Cl RD over Unnamed 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Conservation Cl RD over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Conservation Cl RD over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Conservation Cl RD over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.