US Bridges

Bradford RD over Branch of Corn Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 E of New Cut RD · Structure no. 3100062

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford RD over Branch of Corn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bradford 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBradford RD
CrossesBranch of Corn Creek
Location00.10 E of New Cut RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36796, -86.05244
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic740 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradford RD over Branch of Corn Creek built?

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

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

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bradford RD over Branch of Corn Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford RD over Branch of Corn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.