US Bridges

Seven Springs RD over Union Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Morgans LN · Structure no. 3100049

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Springs RD over Union Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seven Springs RD over Union Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSeven Springs RD
CrossesUnion Creek
Location00.10 N of Morgans LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.15466, -85.97657
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2038
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seven Springs RD over Union Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seven Springs RD over Union 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 Seven Springs RD over Union Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seven Springs RD over Union Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Seven Springs RD over Union Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.