US Bridges

Brickyard Road over Boggs Creek

FairPosted for load

Martin County, Indiana · 0.04 N of US 50 · Structure no. 5100029

Built
1848
177 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brickyard Road over Boggs Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying Brickyard Road over Boggs Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1848 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 177 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 455 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBrickyard Road
CrossesBoggs Creek
Location0.04 N of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68509, -86.8837
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2007)
Projected traffic455 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brickyard Road over Boggs Creek built?

It was built in 1848, making it 177 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Brickyard Road over 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 Brickyard Road over Boggs Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Brickyard Road over Boggs Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Brickyard Road over Boggs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.