Cold Springs Road over Skinner Branch
PoorPosted for loadGreene County, Indiana · 0.20 W of Corwin Road · Structure no. 2800084
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 413
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cold Springs Road over Skinner Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cold Springs Road over Skinner Branch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 413 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cold Springs Road over Skinner Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Cold Springs Road over Skinner Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Cold Springs Road over Skinner Branch carry?
About 413 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Cold Springs Road over Skinner Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cold Springs Road over Skinner Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.