US Bridges

Abraham RD over North Prong Stotts Creek

PoorPosted for load

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.01 N of 250 N · Structure no. 5500042

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abraham RD over North Prong Stotts Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Abraham RD over North Prong Stotts Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAbraham RD
CrossesNorth Prong Stotts Creek
Location00.01 N of 250 N
RouteCounty Highway 317
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4696, -86.29845
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic470 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abraham RD over North Prong Stotts Creek built?

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

What condition is Abraham RD over North Prong Stotts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Abraham RD over North Prong Stotts Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Abraham RD over North Prong Stotts Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Abraham RD over North Prong Stotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.