US Bridges

Steelman Chapel RD over Robb Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.20 E of US 41 · Structure no. 2600248

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steelman Chapel RD over Robb Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steelman Chapel RD over Robb Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSteelman Chapel RD
CrossesRobb Creek
Location01.20 E of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.44597, -87.55772
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating32 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 span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2019)
Projected traffic320 by 2039
Trucks14%
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 Steelman Chapel RD over Robb Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Steelman Chapel RD over Robb 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 Steelman Chapel RD over Robb Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Steelman Chapel RD over Robb Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Steelman Chapel RD over Robb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.