US Bridges

Rhodes RD over Rhodes Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.17 W of 1300 W · Structure no. 5500156

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhodes RD over Rhodes Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Rhodes RD over Rhodes Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRhodes RD
CrossesRhodes Creek
Location00.17 W of 1300 W
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5103, -86.67328
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rhodes RD over Rhodes Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhodes RD over Rhodes 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 Rhodes RD over Rhodes Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rhodes RD over Rhodes Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rhodes RD over Rhodes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.