US Bridges

Branson ST over Massey Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.29 MI S of Charles ST · Structure no. 2700164

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,950
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branson ST over Massey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Branson ST over Massey Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,510 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBranson ST
CrossesMassey Creek
Location00.29 MI S of Charles ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.57023, -85.65728
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2021)
Projected traffic4,510 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Branson ST over Massey Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branson ST over Massey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Branson ST over Massey Creek carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Branson ST over Massey Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Branson ST over Massey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.