US Bridges

Rinker RD over Creek to White River

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.76 E of Henderson Ford · Structure no. 5500110

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rinker RD over Creek to White River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rinker RD over Creek to White River in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRinker RD
CrossesCreek to White River
Location00.76 E of Henderson Ford
RouteCounty Highway 172
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52975, -86.33728
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 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 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rinker RD over Creek to White River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Rinker RD over Creek to White River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Rinker RD over Creek to White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.