US Bridges

Royal Pine DR over Tributary to Morse Res

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.12 S of Forest Bay LN · Structure no. 2900226

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Pine DR over Tributary to Morse Res is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Royal Pine DR over Tributary to Morse Res in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRoyal Pine DR
CrossesTributary to Morse Res
Location00.12 S of Forest Bay LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.10494, -86.04861
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2024)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal Pine DR over Tributary to Morse Res built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Pine DR over Tributary to Morse Res 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Royal Pine DR over Tributary to Morse Res carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Royal Pine DR over Tributary to Morse Res?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Pine DR over Tributary to Morse Res?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.