US Bridges

Victor Pike over Branch Clear Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 0.2 Mile S. Dillman Road · Structure no. 5300131

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victor Pike over Branch Clear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Victor Pike over Branch Clear 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 5 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesVictor Pike
CrossesBranch Clear Creek
Location0.2 Mile S. Dillman Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.09105, -86.56245
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed5.6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victor Pike over Branch Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Victor Pike over Branch Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.