US Bridges

Maple Grove RD over South Prong Stotts Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.25 E of 575 E · Structure no. 5500041

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Grove RD over South Prong Stotts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Grove RD over South Prong Stotts Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMaple Grove RD
CrossesSouth Prong Stotts Creek
Location00.25 E of 575 E
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.46484, -86.31737
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Maple Grove RD over South Prong Stotts Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Grove RD over South Prong Stotts 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 Maple Grove RD over South Prong Stotts Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maple Grove RD over South Prong Stotts Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Grove RD over South Prong Stotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.