US Bridges

Bunkerhill RD over Fork of Monical Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.04 S of Lindley RD · Structure no. 5500071

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunkerhill RD over Fork of Monical Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bunkerhill RD over Fork of Monical Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,590 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBunkerhill RD
CrossesFork of Monical Creek
Location00.04 S of Lindley RD
RouteCounty Highway 259
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57896, -86.40276
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic3,590 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bunkerhill RD over Fork of Monical Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bunkerhill RD over Fork of Monical 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 Bunkerhill RD over Fork of Monical Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bunkerhill RD over Fork of Monical Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bunkerhill RD over Fork of Monical Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.