US Bridges

Bowman RD over Rhodes Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.06 S of 500 N · Structure no. 5500308

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman RD over Rhodes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bowman RD over Rhodes Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBowman RD
CrossesRhodes Creek
Location00.06 S of 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49844, -86.66545
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic470 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bowman RD over Rhodes Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

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

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bowman RD over Rhodes Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman RD over Rhodes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.