US Bridges

Mcclure RD over Gash Branch

Poor

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.62 E of 1025 W · Structure no. 5500089

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclure RD over Gash Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcclure RD over Gash Branch 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 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.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMcclure RD
CrossesGash Branch
Location00.62 E of 1025 W
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53573, -86.60648
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcclure RD over Gash Branch built?

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

What condition is Mcclure RD over Gash Branch 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 Mcclure RD over Gash Branch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcclure RD over Gash Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclure RD over Gash Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.