Moores Bridge RD over Patoka River
PoorPosted for loadGibson County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Wheeling RD · Structure no. 2600049
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moores Bridge RD over Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moores Bridge RD over Patoka River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moores Bridge RD over Patoka River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moores Bridge RD over Patoka River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Moores Bridge RD over Patoka River carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Moores Bridge RD over Patoka River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Moores Bridge RD over Patoka River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.