Gardner Road over Little Richland Creek
FairMonroe County, Indiana · 2.1 MI W Garrison Chpl RD · Structure no. 5300045
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 612
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gardner Road over Little Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gardner Road over Little Richland Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gardner Road over Little Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gardner Road over Little 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 Gardner Road over Little Richland Creek carry?
About 612 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gardner Road over Little Richland Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Gardner Road over Little Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.