US Bridges

Gray RD over Creek to White River

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.12 N of 725 N · Structure no. 5500108

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gray RD over Creek to White River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Gray RD over Creek to White River in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGray RD
CrossesCreek to White River
Location00.12 N of 725 N
RouteCounty Highway 285
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53155, -86.33568
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gray RD over Creek to White River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gray RD over Creek to White River 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 Gray RD over Creek to White River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gray RD over Creek to White River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gray RD over Creek to White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.