US Bridges

Gordon RD over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.38 E of Antioch RD · Structure no. 5500072

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordon RD over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gordon RD over Sycamore Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGordon RD
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location00.38 E of Antioch RD
RouteCounty Highway 230
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57855, -86.44515
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gordon RD over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon RD over Sycamore 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 Gordon RD over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gordon RD over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon RD over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.