US Bridges

Brown RD over Flatrock River

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 600 E · Structure no. 3300092

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
941
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown RD over Flatrock River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brown RD over Flatrock River in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 85 years old, older 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 941 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrown RD
CrossesFlatrock River
Location00.50 W of CR 600 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94674, -85.27972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic941 (2021)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brown RD over Flatrock River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Brown RD over Flatrock River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brown RD over Flatrock River carry?

About 941 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brown RD over Flatrock River?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brown RD over Flatrock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.