US Bridges

Garrison Chapel RD over Branch of Richland Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.40 S SR 48 · Structure no. 5300044

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
758
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrison Chapel RD over Branch of Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garrison Chapel RD over Branch of Richland Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 60 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,359 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGarrison Chapel RD
CrossesBranch of Richland Creek
Location00.40 S SR 48
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15866, -86.64705
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2014)
Projected traffic1,359 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 Garrison Chapel RD over Branch of Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Garrison Chapel RD 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 Garrison Chapel RD over Branch of Richland Creek carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garrison Chapel RD over Branch of Richland Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Garrison Chapel RD over Branch of Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.