US Bridges

Big Indian RD over Brush Heap Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.70 E of Tee RD · Structure no. 3100089

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Indian RD over Brush Heap Creek is a concrete slab carrying Big Indian RD over Brush Heap Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBig Indian RD
CrossesBrush Heap Creek
Location00.70 E of Tee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24392, -86.07521
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic390 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Indian RD over Brush Heap Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Indian RD over Brush Heap 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 Big Indian RD over Brush Heap Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Big Indian RD over Brush Heap Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Big Indian RD over Brush Heap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.