US Bridges

Newcut RD over Branch of Corn Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Bradford RD · Structure no. 3100056

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newcut RD over Branch of Corn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newcut RD over Branch of Corn Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNewcut RD
CrossesBranch of Corn Creek
Location00.20 N of Bradford RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3696, -86.051
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2018)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
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 Newcut RD over Branch of Corn Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newcut RD over Branch of Corn 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 Newcut RD over Branch of Corn Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Newcut RD over Branch of Corn Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Newcut RD over Branch of Corn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.