US Bridges

Raines Road over Beech Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.20 S of Washboard Road · Structure no. 2800019

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raines Road over Beech Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raines Road over Beech Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 120 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 6 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRaines Road
CrossesBeech Creek
Location0.20 S of Washboard Road
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.0644, -86.77435
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Raines Road over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Raines Road over Beech 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 Raines Road over Beech Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Raines Road over Beech Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Raines Road over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.