US Bridges

Tepe RD over Branch of Big Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 725 W · Structure no. 2600206

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tepe RD over Branch of Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tepe RD over Branch of Big Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 96 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTepe RD
CrossesBranch of Big Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 725 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20156, -87.38271
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Tepe RD over Branch of Big Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Tepe RD over Branch of Big 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tepe RD over Branch of Big Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tepe RD over Branch of Big Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Tepe RD over Branch of Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.