US Bridges

New Middletown RD over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 S of SR 62 · Structure no. 3100017

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Middletown RD over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying New Middletown RD over Little Indian Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNew Middletown RD
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.10 S of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.21296, -86.04337
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2021)
Projected traffic982 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 New Middletown RD over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Middletown RD over Little Indian 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 New Middletown RD over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Middletown RD over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns New Middletown RD over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.