US Bridges

Owensburg Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.10 S of Wright Road · Structure no. 2800040

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owensburg Road over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owensburg Road over Spring Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 75 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 5 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOwensburg Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.10 S of Wright Road
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.96177, -86.71343
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2022)
Projected traffic177 by 2042
Trucks22%
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 Owensburg Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Owensburg Road over Spring 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 Owensburg Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Owensburg Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Owensburg Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.