US Bridges

Service Road over Arnold Creek

Good

Ohio County, Indiana · 0.00 Int of SR 262 · Structure no. 5800039

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service Road over Arnold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Service Road over Arnold Creek in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesService Road
CrossesArnold Creek
Location0.00 Int of SR 262
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93601, -84.91555
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic149 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Service Road over Arnold Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service Road over Arnold 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Service Road over Arnold Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Service Road over Arnold 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 Service Road over Arnold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.