US Bridges

Gifford Road over Sinking Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 0.2 Mile SW of Curry Pike · Structure no. 5300146

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,943
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gifford Road over Sinking Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gifford Road over Sinking Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,943 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,274 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGifford Road
CrossesSinking Creek
Location0.2 Mile SW of Curry Pike
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15484, -86.58599
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,943 (2014)
Projected traffic5,274 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gifford Road over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gifford Road over Sinking 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 Gifford Road over Sinking Creek carry?

About 2,943 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gifford Road over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Gifford Road over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.