US Bridges

Greensboro Pike over Duck Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.25 N of CR 450 S · Structure no. 3300103

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greensboro Pike over Duck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greensboro Pike over Duck Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 75 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,266 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGreensboro Pike
CrossesDuck Creek
Location00.25 N of CR 450 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87167, -85.46861
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2021)
Projected traffic1,266 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Greensboro Pike over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Greensboro Pike over Duck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Greensboro Pike over Duck Creek carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Greensboro Pike over Duck Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Greensboro Pike over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.