US Bridges

Bain RD over Goose Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.08 W of N Goose Creek · Structure no. 5500055

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
810
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bain RD over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bain RD over Goose Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBain RD
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.08 W of N Goose Creek
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44736, -86.48181
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2023)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bain RD over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Bain RD over Goose 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 Bain RD over Goose Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bain RD over Goose Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bain RD over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.