US Bridges

Moores Bridge RD over Patoka River

PoorClosed to traffic

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Wheeling RD · Structure no. 2600050

Built
1877
148 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Bridge RD over Patoka River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Moores Bridge RD over Patoka River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1877, so it is 148 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesMoores Bridge RD
CrossesPatoka River
Location00.40 E of Wheeling RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.41204, -87.45725
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores Bridge RD over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1877, making it 148 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?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Moores Bridge RD over Patoka River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Bridge RD over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.