US Bridges

Arkansas ST over Robb Creek

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.20 N of SR 56 · Structure no. 2600311

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkansas ST over Robb Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Arkansas ST over Robb Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 110 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArkansas ST
CrossesRobb Creek
Location00.20 N of SR 56
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.48889, -87.549
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4.7 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arkansas ST over Robb Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Arkansas ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Arkansas ST over Robb Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Arkansas ST over Robb Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Arkansas ST over Robb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.