US Bridges

Rooker RD over Branch of White Lick Cre

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.60 N of Shady LN · Structure no. 5500106

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rooker RD over Branch of White Lick Cre is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Rooker RD over Branch of White Lick Cre in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRooker RD
CrossesBranch of White Lick Cre
Location00.60 N of Shady LN
RouteCounty Highway 279
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58557, -86.35317
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2023)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Rooker RD over Branch of White Lick Cre built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rooker RD over Branch of White Lick Cre 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 Rooker RD over Branch of White Lick Cre carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rooker RD over Branch of White Lick Cre?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rooker RD over Branch of White Lick Cre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.