Precinct RD over Beech Creek
PoorPosted for loadOwen County, Indiana · 00.00 E Reynolds RD · Structure no. 6000095
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Precinct RD over Beech Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Precinct RD over Beech Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1889, so it is 136 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Precinct RD over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025.
What condition is Precinct RD over Beech 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 Precinct RD over Beech Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Precinct RD over Beech Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Precinct RD over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.