US Bridges

Downey RD over Branch of Indian Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.17 W of Bear Wallow RD · Structure no. 5500032

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Downey RD over Branch of Indian Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Downey RD over Branch of Indian Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 100 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDowney RD
CrossesBranch of Indian Creek
Location00.17 W of Bear Wallow RD
RouteCounty Highway 58
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3511, -86.36563
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Downey RD over Branch of Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Downey 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 Downey RD over Branch of Indian Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Downey RD over Branch of Indian Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Downey RD over Branch of Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.