US Bridges

Rockport Road over Branch Clear Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 01.30 N Victor Park · Structure no. 5300073

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockport Road over Branch Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockport Road over Branch Clear Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2034. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRockport Road
CrossesBranch Clear Creek
Location01.30 N Victor Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.07115, -86.60112
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2014)
Projected traffic556 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Rockport Road over Branch Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockport Road over Branch Clear 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Rockport Road over Branch Clear Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockport Road over Branch Clear Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rockport Road over Branch Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.