US Bridges

Breeden Road over Branch Indian Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 0.1 MI South of Graves RD · Structure no. 5300065

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breeden Road over Branch Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Breeden Road over Branch Indian Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,416 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBreeden Road
CrossesBranch Indian Creek
Location0.1 MI South of Graves RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.05779, -86.67104
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2014)
Projected traffic1,416 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Breeden Road over Branch Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breeden Road over Branch Indian 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 Breeden Road over Branch Indian Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Breeden Road over Branch Indian Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Breeden Road over Branch Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.