Fish Creek RD over E Fork Fish Creek
PoorOwen County, Indiana · 0.2 N of SR 46 · Structure no. 6000040
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fish Creek RD over E Fork Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fish Creek RD over E Fork Fish Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4 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.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fish Creek RD over E Fork Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fish Creek 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 Fish Creek RD over E Fork Fish Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fish Creek RD over E Fork Fish Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fish Creek RD over E Fork Fish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.