US Bridges

River Road over Gobles Creek

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.51 SE of US 1 · Structure no. 2400147

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Gobles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Gobles Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesGobles Creek
Location00.51 SE of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35704, -84.96141
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Gobles Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Gobles Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Gobles Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Gobles Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Gobles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.