US Bridges

Ferguson RD over Branch of Silon Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.23 N of 1350 N · Structure no. 5500163

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson RD over Branch of Silon Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Ferguson RD over Branch of Silon Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFerguson RD
CrossesBranch of Silon Creek
Location00.23 N of 1350 N
RouteCounty Highway 353
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62757, -86.34542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2023)
Projected traffic770 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ferguson RD over Branch of Silon Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferguson RD over Branch of Silon Creek 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 Ferguson RD over Branch of Silon Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ferguson RD over Branch of Silon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ferguson RD over Branch of Silon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.