US Bridges

Norman Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 1.04 S of CR 300 N · Structure no. 3600025

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norman Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Norman Road over Dry Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNorman Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.04 S of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.90354, -86.2733
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2013)
Projected traffic310 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Norman Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norman Road over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Norman Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Norman Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Norman Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.