US Bridges

Romona RD over Mill Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Owen County, Indiana · 01.50 NE Country Club RD · Structure no. 6000001

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Romona RD over Mill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Romona RD over Mill Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRomona RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location01.50 NE Country Club RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3292, -86.72906
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Romona RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Romona RD over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Romona RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Romona RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Romona RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.