US Bridges

Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.30 N of SR 234 · Structure no. 5400152

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2034. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndian Creek RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.30 N of SR 234
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92593, -87.01959
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic180 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 Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Creek RD over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.