US Bridges

Paragon RD over Creek to White River

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.66 S of SR 67 · Structure no. 5500132

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paragon RD over Creek to White River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Paragon RD over Creek to White River 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesParagon RD
CrossesCreek to White River
Location00.66 S of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.38395, -86.56172
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 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 Paragon RD over Creek to White River built?

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

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

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Paragon RD over Creek to White River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Paragon RD over Creek to White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.