US Bridges

Cherry Road over West Boggs Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 0.21 N of Brickyard Road · Structure no. 5100012

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Road over West Boggs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Road over West Boggs Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Road
CrossesWest Boggs Creek
Location0.21 N of Brickyard Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.69334, -86.88815
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2007)
Projected traffic454 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 Cherry Road over West Boggs Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Road over West Boggs 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Road over West Boggs Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Road over West Boggs Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Road over West Boggs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.