US Bridges

Greencastle RD over Mccracken Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Hammer RD · Structure no. 5500117

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greencastle RD over Mccracken Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Greencastle RD over Mccracken Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGreencastle RD
CrossesMccracken Creek
Location00.10 W of Hammer RD
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6155, -86.45767
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic230 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 Greencastle RD over Mccracken Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greencastle RD over Mccracken Creek 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 Greencastle RD over Mccracken Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greencastle RD over Mccracken Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Greencastle RD over Mccracken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.