US Bridges

Mcintyre Bottom RD over Back Creek

Poor

Lawrence County, Indiana · 01.02 E of CR 800 E · Structure no. 4700032

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcintyre Bottom RD over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcintyre Bottom RD over Back Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMcintyre Bottom RD
CrossesBack Creek
Location01.02 E of CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.80215, -86.31513
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2016)
Projected traffic101 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcintyre Bottom RD over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Mcintyre Bottom RD over Back Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Mcintyre Bottom RD over Back Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcintyre Bottom RD over Back Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mcintyre Bottom RD over Back Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.