US Bridges

Motts RD over Indian Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Ragains RD · Structure no. 3100007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Motts RD over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Motts RD over Indian Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMotts RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.10 E of Ragains RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29462, -86.06253
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2021)
Projected traffic399 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Motts RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Motts RD over Indian 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Motts RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Motts RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Motts RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.