Vernal Pike over Richland Creek
GoodMonroe County, Indiana · 00.20 N Oard Road · Structure no. 5300167
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 684
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vernal Pike over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vernal Pike over Richland Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 684 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2034. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vernal Pike over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vernal Pike over Richland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.
How much traffic does Vernal Pike over Richland Creek carry?
About 684 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Vernal Pike over Richland Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Vernal Pike over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.