Vernal Pike over Richland Creek
GoodMonroe County, Indiana · 00.10 W Oard Road · Structure no. 5300020
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 246
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vernal Pike over Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vernal Pike over Richland Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vernal Pike over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vernal Pike over Richland 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Vernal Pike over Richland Creek carry?
About 246 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Vernal Pike over Richland Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Vernal Pike over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.