US Bridges

Headley Street over Griffy Reservoir

Poor

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.90 N Matlock RD · Structure no. 5300036

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Headley Street over Griffy Reservoir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Headley Street over Griffy Reservoir in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,479 by 2034. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHeadley Street
CrossesGriffy Reservoir
Location00.90 N Matlock RD
RouteCity Street 249
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19683, -86.51326
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2014)
Projected traffic1,479 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Headley Street over Griffy Reservoir built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Headley Street over Griffy Reservoir in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Headley Street over Griffy Reservoir carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Headley Street over Griffy Reservoir?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Headley Street over Griffy Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.