US Bridges

Neitzel RD over Branch of White Lick Cre

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.32 E of 480 E · Structure no. 5500111

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neitzel RD over Branch of White Lick Cre is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Neitzel RD over Branch of White Lick Cre in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNeitzel RD
CrossesBranch of White Lick Cre
Location00.32 E of 480 E
RouteCounty Highway 244
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.596, -86.33093
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic180 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Neitzel RD over Branch of White Lick Cre built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Neitzel RD over Branch of White Lick Cre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.