US Bridges

Goodner Road over Mire Branch

Good

Ohio County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Aberdeen RD · Structure no. 5800024

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodner Road over Mire Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goodner Road over Mire Branch in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesGoodner Road
CrossesMire Branch
Location00.40 S of Aberdeen RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91035, -85.05122
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2020)
Projected traffic58 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 Goodner Road over Mire Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodner Road over Mire Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Goodner Road over Mire Branch carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Goodner Road over Mire Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Goodner Road over Mire Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.