US Bridges

Banta RD over Banta Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.23 N of 650 N · Structure no. 5500102

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banta RD over Banta Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Banta RD over Banta Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBanta RD
CrossesBanta Creek
Location00.23 N of 650 N
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52902, -86.25047
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Banta RD over Banta Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Banta RD over Banta Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Banta RD over Banta Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Banta RD over Banta Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Banta RD over Banta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.