Salem RD over Bryants Creek
GoodMorgan County, Indiana · 00.04 S of Paragon RD · Structure no. 5500008
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem RD over Bryants Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Salem RD over Bryants Creek in Morgan 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem RD over Bryants Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem RD over Bryants 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Salem RD over Bryants Creek carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Salem RD over Bryants Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Salem RD over Bryants Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.