US Bridges

New Harmony Road over Unt White River

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.04 N of Hendrson Fd. R · Structure no. 5500302

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Harmony Road over Unt White River is a concrete culvert carrying New Harmony Road over Unt White River in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNew Harmony Road
CrossesUnt White River
Location00.04 N of Hendrson Fd. R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48786, -86.35002
Functional classRural Major Collector

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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2023)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 New Harmony Road over Unt White River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Harmony Road over Unt White River 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 New Harmony Road over Unt White River carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Harmony Road over Unt White River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns New Harmony Road over Unt White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.