US Bridges

Griffin Road over First Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.20 N of Wessner Road · Structure no. 2800152

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin Road over First Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Griffin Road over First Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2031. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGriffin Road
CrossesFirst Creek
Location0.20 N of Wessner Road
RouteCounty Highway 271
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91062, -87.01594
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2011)
Projected traffic280 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Griffin Road over First Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin Road over First 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 Griffin Road over First Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Griffin Road over First Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Griffin Road over First Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.