US Bridges

Valley View RD over Indian Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 0.8 SE of Bussabarger RD · Structure no. 3100092

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View RD over Indian Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Valley View RD over Indian Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2038. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesValley View RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.8 SE of Bussabarger RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.17836, -86.19758
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic260 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$90,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View 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 Valley View RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valley View RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.