US Bridges

SR 8 over Rimmel Branch

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 02.85 E SR 9 · Structure no. 002260

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,862
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Rimmel Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 8 over Rimmel Branch in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,862 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,419 by 2029. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesRimmel Branch
Location02.85 E SR 9
RouteState Highway 8
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.39583, -85.36952
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,862 (2022)
Projected traffic6,419 by 2029
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 8 over Rimmel Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Rimmel Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Rimmel Branch carry?

About 3,862 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Rimmel Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Rimmel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.