US Bridges

Oard Road over Branch Richland Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.60 E Vernal Park · Structure no. 5300092

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oard Road over Branch Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oard Road over Branch Richland Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, 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 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2034. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOard Road
CrossesBranch Richland Creek
Location00.60 E Vernal Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17637, -86.62802
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2014)
Projected traffic914 by 2034
Trucks10%
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 Oard Road over Branch Richland Creek built?

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

What condition is Oard Road over Branch 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 Oard Road over Branch Richland Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oard Road over Branch Richland Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oard Road over Branch Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.