Britton Road over Richland Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreene County, Indiana · 0.60 N of Allen Lane · Structure no. 2800002
- Built
- 1899
- 126 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Britton Road over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Britton Road over Richland Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 126 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Britton Road over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Britton Road over Richland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Britton Road over Richland Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Britton Road over Richland Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Britton Road over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.