US Bridges

Nast Chapel RD over South Prong Stotts Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.29 S of SR 44 · Structure no. 5500039

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nast Chapel RD over South Prong Stotts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nast Chapel RD over South Prong Stotts Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNast Chapel RD
CrossesSouth Prong Stotts Creek
Location00.29 S of SR 44
RouteCounty Highway 313
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44676, -86.29827
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2023)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Nast Chapel RD over South Prong Stotts Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nast Chapel RD over South Prong Stotts 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 Nast Chapel RD over South Prong Stotts Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nast Chapel RD over South Prong Stotts Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nast Chapel RD over South Prong Stotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.