US Bridges

River Road over Simmons Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 0.02 N Simmons Creek RD · Structure no. 5100048

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Simmons Creek is a steel other carrying River Road over Simmons Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 93 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesSimmons Creek
Location0.02 N Simmons Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.53997, -86.80394
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2007)
Projected traffic69 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Simmons Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is River Road over Simmons 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 River Road over Simmons Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Simmons Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Simmons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.