Sheilds Road over Indian Creek
FairJackson County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 150 E · Structure no. 3600061
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheilds Road over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sheilds Road over Indian Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheilds Road over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheilds Road over Indian 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 Sheilds Road over Indian Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sheilds Road over Indian Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sheilds Road over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.