US Bridges

Samuel Moore Pkwy over Branch of White Lick Riv

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.34 W of SR 67 · Structure no. 5500130

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Samuel Moore Pkwy over Branch of White Lick Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Samuel Moore Pkwy over Branch of White Lick Riv in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,480 by 2043. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSamuel Moore Pkwy
CrossesBranch of White Lick Riv
Location00.34 W of SR 67
RouteCity Street 397
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62394, -86.35731
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,130 (2023)
Projected traffic12,480 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Samuel Moore Pkwy over Branch of White Lick Riv built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Samuel Moore Pkwy over Branch of White Lick Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Samuel Moore Pkwy over Branch of White Lick Riv carry?

About 7,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Samuel Moore Pkwy over Branch of White Lick Riv?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Samuel Moore Pkwy over Branch of White Lick Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.