US Bridges

Scotland Road over Doans Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.20 W of West Gate Road · Structure no. 2800031

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotland Road over Doans Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Scotland Road over Doans Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesScotland Road
CrossesDoans Creek
Location0.20 W of West Gate Road
RouteCounty Highway 400
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91445, -86.90019
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic140 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 Scotland Road over Doans Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotland Road over Doans 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 Scotland Road over Doans Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Scotland Road over Doans Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Scotland Road over Doans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.