US Bridges

Four Corners RD over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.06 N of CR 400 S · Structure no. 4000096

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Four Corners RD over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Four Corners RD over Six Mile Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFour Corners RD
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location00.06 N of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.92645, -85.74052
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 Four Corners RD over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Four Corners RD over Six Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Four Corners RD over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Four Corners RD over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Four Corners RD over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.