US Bridges

Tulip Road over Richland Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 0.20 W of Viaduct Road · Structure no. 2800218

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tulip Road over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tulip Road over Richland Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2031. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesTulip Road
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.20 W of Viaduct Road
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08046, -86.84697
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2011)
Projected traffic170 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Tulip Road over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tulip 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 Tulip Road over Richland Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tulip Road over Richland Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Tulip Road over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.