US Bridges

Corwin Road over Richland Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 1.30 N of SR 54 · Structure no. 2800014

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corwin Road over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corwin Road over Richland Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCorwin Road
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.30 N of SR 54
RouteCounty Highway 113
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.04295, -86.8909
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2011)
Projected traffic210 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Corwin Road over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corwin Road over Richland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Corwin Road over Richland Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Corwin Road over Richland Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Corwin Road over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.