US Bridges

Scotland Road over Stone Branch

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 0.30 W of West Gate Road · Structure no. 2800211

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
468
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotland Road over Stone Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotland Road over Stone Branch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 468 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesScotland Road
CrossesStone Branch
Location0.30 W of West Gate Road
RouteCounty Highway 400
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91422, -86.90984
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2022)
Projected traffic602 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 Scotland Road over Stone Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotland Road over Stone Branch 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 Scotland Road over Stone Branch carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Scotland Road over Stone Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Scotland Road over Stone Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.