Sheese RD over Sulphur Creek
FairOwen County, Indiana · 0.7 S of Stephens RD · Structure no. 6000088
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheese RD over Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sheese RD over Sulphur Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheese RD over Sulphur Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheese RD over Sulphur 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 Sheese RD over Sulphur Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sheese RD over Sulphur Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sheese RD over Sulphur Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.