Howard Road over Branch of Richland Creek
GoodMonroe County, Indiana · 00.70 N SR 43 · Structure no. 5300028
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 26 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 2007, so it is 18 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Road over Branch of Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howard Road over Branch of 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 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 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Howard Road over Branch of Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.