US Bridges

Culross RD over Br Indian Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Owen County, Indiana · 00.10 S of SR 67 · Structure no. 6000005

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Culross RD over Br Indian Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Culross RD over Br Indian Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCulross RD
CrossesBr Indian Creek
Location00.10 S of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36382, -86.65976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Culross RD over Br Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Culross RD over Br Indian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Culross RD over Br Indian Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Culross RD over Br Indian Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Culross RD over Br Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.