US Bridges

Furnace Road over Richland Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.30 W of Country Estates · Structure no. 2800026

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
914
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Furnace Road over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Furnace Road over Richland Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 914 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFurnace Road
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.30 W of Country Estates
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.01579, -86.91898
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic914 (2022)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Furnace Road over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Furnace Road over 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 Furnace Road over Richland Creek carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Furnace Road over Richland Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Furnace Road over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.