Sycamore RD over E Fork Fish Creek
PoorClosed to trafficOwen County, Indiana · 0.5 E of SR 46 · Structure no. 6000038
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sycamore RD over E Fork Fish Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sycamore RD over E Fork Fish 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sycamore RD over E Fork Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sycamore RD over E Fork Fish 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 Sycamore RD over E Fork Fish Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sycamore RD over E Fork Fish Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Sycamore RD over E Fork Fish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.