US Bridges

Auburn Ford over Messersmith Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.30 E Morgantown RD · Structure no. 4100145

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Ford over Messersmith Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Auburn Ford over Messersmith Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAuburn Ford
CrossesMessersmith Creek
Location0.30 E Morgantown RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61336, -86.1933
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic125 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Auburn Ford over Messersmith Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn Ford over Messersmith 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Auburn Ford over Messersmith Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Auburn Ford over Messersmith Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Ford over Messersmith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.