US Bridges

County Line RD over Branch of Mill Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 0.1 S of Lewisville RD · Structure no. 6000007

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over Branch of Mill Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Line RD over Branch of Mill Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesBranch of Mill Creek
Location0.1 S of Lewisville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.46953, -86.6322
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 County Line RD over Branch of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD over Branch of Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Line RD over Branch of Mill Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over Branch of Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over Branch of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.