US Bridges

Gallimore Road over Br of Richland Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.30 N of Cold Springs RD · Structure no. 2800028

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallimore Road over Br of Richland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Gallimore Road over Br of Richland Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGallimore Road
CrossesBr of Richland Creek
Location0.30 N of Cold Springs RD
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.05856, -86.8848
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic72 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Gallimore Road over Br of Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallimore Road over Br of 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 Gallimore Road over Br of Richland Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Gallimore Road over Br of Richland Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Gallimore Road over Br of Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.