US Bridges

Aberdeen Road over Branch of Willow Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Indiana · 0.00 Int of Willow Creek · Structure no. 5800002

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aberdeen Road over Branch of Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aberdeen Road over Branch of Willow Creek in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 125 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesAberdeen Road
CrossesBranch of Willow Creek
Location0.00 Int of Willow Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91515, -85.02313
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic297 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 Aberdeen Road over Branch of Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Aberdeen Road over Branch of Willow 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Aberdeen Road over Branch of Willow Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Aberdeen Road over Branch of Willow Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Aberdeen Road over Branch of Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.