US Bridges

Old Railroad RD over Oliver Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.08 W of S Whetstine RD · Structure no. 5500027

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Railroad RD over Oliver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Railroad RD over Oliver Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 22 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 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld Railroad RD
CrossesOliver Creek
Location00.08 W of S Whetstine RD
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36334, -86.30921
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 Old Railroad RD over Oliver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Old Railroad RD over Oliver 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 Old Railroad RD over Oliver Creek carry?

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

How long is Old Railroad RD over Oliver Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Railroad RD over Oliver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.