US Bridges

Victor Pike over Branch Clear Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 01.00 S Fluckmill RD · Structure no. 5300063

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
885
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victor Pike over Branch Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Victor Pike over Branch Clear Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 885 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVictor Pike
CrossesBranch Clear Creek
Location01.00 S Fluckmill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.06282, -86.57968
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2014)
Projected traffic1,586 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victor Pike over Branch Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victor Pike over Branch Clear 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 Victor Pike over Branch Clear Creek carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Victor Pike over Branch Clear Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Victor Pike over Branch Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.