US Bridges

Howard Road over Branch of Richland Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.60 N SR 43 · Structure no. 5300017

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Road over Branch of Richland Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Howard Road over Branch of Richland Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHoward Road
CrossesBranch of Richland Creek
Location00.60 N SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.18043, -86.67823
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2014)
Projected traffic500 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 Howard Road over Branch of Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard Road over Branch of Richland 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Howard Road over Branch of Richland Creek carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Howard Road over Branch of Richland Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Howard Road over Branch of Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.