US Bridges

S Richland Creek D over Richland Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.20 S of SR 64 · Structure no. 2600293

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,110
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Richland Creek D over Richland Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying S Richland Creek D over Richland Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,960 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Richland Creek D
CrossesRichland Creek
Location00.20 S of SR 64
RouteCity Street 329
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34993, -87.59377
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2019)
Projected traffic2,960 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S Richland Creek D over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Richland Creek D over Richland 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S Richland Creek D over Richland Creek carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Richland Creek D over Richland Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns S Richland Creek D over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.