Thompson RD over Goose Creek
FairGibson County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Steelman Chape · Structure no. 2600245
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson RD over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson RD over Goose Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 113 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompson RD over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Thompson RD over Goose 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Thompson RD over Goose Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Thompson RD over Goose Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson RD over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.