US Bridges

Carmichael Road over Indian Creek

Poor

Greene County, Indiana · 1.00 E of SR 45 · Structure no. 2800023

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmichael Road over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Carmichael Road over Indian Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 214 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarmichael Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.00 E of SR 45
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.02609, -86.70287
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2022)
Projected traffic281 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmichael Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Carmichael Road over Indian 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 Carmichael Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Carmichael Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Carmichael Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.