US Bridges

Rockport Road over Branch Clear Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 01.00 S Tapp Road · Structure no. 5300158

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,626
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockport Road over Branch Clear Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Rockport Road over Branch Clear Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,626 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,082 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRockport Road
CrossesBranch Clear Creek
Location01.00 S Tapp Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1266, -86.55822
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,626 (2014)
Projected traffic10,082 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockport Road 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 Rockport Road over Branch Clear Creek carry?

About 5,626 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockport Road over Branch Clear Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rockport Road over Branch Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.