Ballinger RD over Goose Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorgan County, Indiana · 00.04 W of N Goose Creek · Structure no. 5500060
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ballinger RD over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ballinger RD over Goose Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 98 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 load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ballinger RD over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Ballinger RD over Goose 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 Ballinger RD over Goose Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ballinger RD over Goose Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ballinger RD over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.