US Bridges

Black Ankle Road over Plummer Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 0.20 S of Mineral-Koleen · Structure no. 2800044

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Ankle Road over Plummer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Ankle Road over Plummer Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Ankle Road
CrossesPlummer Creek
Location0.20 S of Mineral-Koleen
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9697, -86.82906
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Black Ankle Road over Plummer Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Ankle Road over Plummer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Black Ankle Road over Plummer Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Black Ankle Road over Plummer Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Black Ankle Road over Plummer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.