US Bridges

Greene CO Line RD over Little Richland Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.30 S of Gardner RD · Structure no. 2800005

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greene CO Line RD over Little Richland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Greene CO Line RD over Little Richland Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGreene CO Line RD
CrossesLittle Richland Creek
Location0.30 S of Gardner RD
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.12952, -86.69575
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2022)
Projected traffic840 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Greene CO Line RD over Little Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Greene CO Line RD over Little 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Greene CO Line RD over Little Richland Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Greene CO Line RD over Little Richland Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Greene CO Line RD over Little Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.