US Bridges

Black CR Valley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 5400194

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black CR Valley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Black CR Valley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlack CR Valley RD
CrossesBranch of Sugar Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05051, -86.97202
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic275 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 Black CR Valley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black CR Valley RD over Branch of Sugar 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 Black CR Valley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Black CR Valley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Black CR Valley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.