US Bridges

Elmore ST over Dry Branch Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Mill ST · Structure no. 5400187

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
920
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmore ST over Dry Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elmore ST over Dry Branch Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesElmore ST
CrossesDry Branch Creek
Location00.00 Int of Mill ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03229, -86.89021
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2014)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Elmore ST over Dry Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmore ST over Dry Branch 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 Elmore ST over Dry Branch Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elmore ST over Dry Branch Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Elmore ST over Dry Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.