US Bridges

Tandy RD over Woertz Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 N of SR 62 · Structure no. 3100008

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tandy RD over Woertz Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tandy RD over Woertz Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesTandy RD
CrossesWoertz Creek
Location00.10 N of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24208, -85.9775
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 Tandy RD over Woertz Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Tandy RD over Woertz Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tandy RD over Woertz Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tandy RD over Woertz Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tandy RD over Woertz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.