US Bridges

Circle RD over Indian Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.70 NW of SR 335 · Structure no. 3100083

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circle RD over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Circle RD over Indian 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCircle RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.70 NW of SR 335
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28941, -86.09507
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2021)
Projected traffic287 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Circle RD over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Circle RD over Indian 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 Circle RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Circle RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Circle RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.