US Bridges

Rosewood Road over Fourmile Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · .12 NW of Happy Hollow RD · Structure no. 3100095

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosewood Road over Fourmile Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rosewood Road over Fourmile Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRosewood Road
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location.12 NW of Happy Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.03968, -85.93536
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic580 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosewood Road over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosewood Road over Fourmile 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 Rosewood Road over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rosewood Road over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rosewood Road over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.