US Bridges

Calvertville Road over Br of Goose Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Indiana · 0.25 E of Neill Road · Structure no. 2800220

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calvertville Road over Br of Goose Creek is a concrete slab carrying Calvertville Road over Br of Goose Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCalvertville Road
CrossesBr of Goose Creek
Location0.25 E of Neill Road
RouteCounty Highway 152
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.12086, -86.87702
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2011)
Projected traffic320 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calvertville Road over Br of Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calvertville Road over Br of Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Calvertville Road over Br of Goose Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Calvertville Road over Br of Goose Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Calvertville Road over Br of Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.