US Bridges

Big Indian RD over Brush Heap Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 02.9 W Pfrimmer Chapel RD · Structure no. 3100094

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,610
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Indian RD over Brush Heap Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Indian RD over Brush Heap Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Indian RD
CrossesBrush Heap Creek
Location02.9 W Pfrimmer Chapel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24006, -86.10235
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2018)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$35,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Indian RD over Brush Heap Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 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 1,610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Big Indian RD over Brush Heap Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Big Indian RD over Brush Heap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.