US Bridges

Bryants Creek RD over Bryants Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.39 E of 550 West · Structure no. 5500010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryants Creek RD over Bryants Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bryants Creek RD over Bryants Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBryants Creek RD
CrossesBryants Creek
Location00.39 E of 550 West
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.34262, -86.52276
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bryants Creek RD over Bryants Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryants Creek 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 Bryants Creek RD over Bryants Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bryants Creek RD over Bryants Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bryants Creek RD over Bryants Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.