Grounds RD over Branch of Burkhart Creek
FairMorgan County, Indiana · 00.27 W of 450 S · Structure no. 5500148
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grounds RD over Branch of Burkhart Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grounds RD over Branch of Burkhart Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grounds RD over Branch of Burkhart Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grounds RD over Branch of Burkhart 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 Grounds RD over Branch of Burkhart Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Grounds RD over Branch of Burkhart Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Grounds RD over Branch of Burkhart Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.