US Bridges

Morristown RD over Branch of Brandywine Crk

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.04 E of E Steel Ford R · Structure no. 3000571

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,730
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morristown RD over Branch of Brandywine Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Morristown RD over Branch of Brandywine Crk in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,930 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorristown RD
CrossesBranch of Brandywine Crk
Location00.04 E of E Steel Ford R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7587, -85.7452
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2022)
Projected traffic4,930 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Morristown RD over Branch of Brandywine Crk built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morristown RD over Branch of Brandywine Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Morristown RD over Branch of Brandywine Crk carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Morristown RD over Branch of Brandywine Crk?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Morristown RD over Branch of Brandywine Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.