US Bridges

Flat Woods Road over Mccormicks Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · .9 Mile W of Starnes Road · Structure no. 5300005

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Woods Road over Mccormicks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Flat Woods Road over Mccormicks Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 293 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2034. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFlat Woods Road
CrossesMccormicks Creek
Location.9 Mile W of Starnes Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.25252, -86.67522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2014)
Projected traffic526 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 Flat Woods Road over Mccormicks Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flat Woods Road over Mccormicks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does Flat Woods Road over Mccormicks Creek carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Flat Woods Road over Mccormicks Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Flat Woods Road over Mccormicks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.