US Bridges

Patterson Road over Richland Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 0.30 W of Wagner Road · Structure no. 2800213

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Road over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patterson Road over Richland Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson Road
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.30 W of Wagner Road
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.11692, -86.71632
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2022)
Projected traffic148 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 Patterson Road over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Road over Richland 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 Patterson Road over Richland Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Patterson Road over Richland Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Road over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.