US Bridges

Cass Union Road over Murray Branch

Fair

Ohio County, Indiana · 0.60 N of SR 56 · Structure no. 5800016

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,333
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cass Union Road over Murray Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cass Union Road over Murray Branch in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,333 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCass Union Road
CrossesMurray Branch
Location0.60 N of SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOhio County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91361, -84.98625
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,333 (2020)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2040
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 Cass Union Road over Murray Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cass Union Road over Murray 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Cass Union Road over Murray Branch carry?

About 1,333 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cass Union Road over Murray Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cass Union Road over Murray Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.