US Bridges

Sherfic School RD over Beaver Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 0.04 S of Weisbach Road · Structure no. 5100037

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherfic School RD over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherfic School RD over Beaver Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 125 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSherfic School RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.04 S of Weisbach Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.66172, -86.78186
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2007)
Projected traffic286 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Sherfic School RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Sherfic School RD over Beaver 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 Sherfic School RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sherfic School RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sherfic School RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.