US Bridges

Ooley Road over Branch of White River

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Indiana · 0.10 S of Johnson Road · Structure no. 2800197

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ooley Road over Branch of White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ooley Road over Branch of White River in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOoley Road
CrossesBranch of White River
Location0.10 S of Johnson Road
RouteCounty Highway 293
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.05082, -86.95884
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ooley Road over Branch of White River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ooley Road over Branch of White River 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 Ooley Road over Branch of White River carry?

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

How long is Ooley Road over Branch of White River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ooley Road over Branch of White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.