US Bridges

Mcgowan Road over Goodley Branch

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 01.80 South Kent Road · Structure no. 5300149

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgowan Road over Goodley Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcgowan Road over Goodley Branch in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMcgowan Road
CrossesGoodley Branch
Location01.80 South Kent Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.12769, -86.38526
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2014)
Projected traffic88 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 Mcgowan Road over Goodley Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Mcgowan Road over Goodley Branch 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 Mcgowan Road over Goodley Branch carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mcgowan Road over Goodley Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgowan Road over Goodley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.