US Bridges

Quincy RD over Branch of Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Owen County, Indiana · 00.60 E of Front ST · Structure no. 6000011

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quincy RD over Branch of Brush Creek is a steel culvert carrying Quincy RD over Branch of Brush Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesQuincy RD
CrossesBranch of Brush Creek
Location00.60 E of Front ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.45586, -86.70083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$711,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quincy RD over Branch of Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quincy RD over Branch of Brush 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 Quincy RD over Branch of Brush Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Quincy RD over Branch of Brush Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Quincy RD over Branch of Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.