Bearwallow RD over Branch of Indian Creek
FairMorgan County, Indiana · 00.84 S of 525 S · Structure no. 5500028
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bearwallow RD over Branch of Indian Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bearwallow RD over Branch of Indian Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bearwallow RD over Branch of Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Bearwallow RD over Branch of Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Bearwallow RD over Branch of Indian Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bearwallow RD over Branch of Indian Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bearwallow RD over Branch of Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.