US Bridges

Reynolds RD over Br Beach Creek

PoorPosted for load

Owen County, Indiana · 00.30 N Coal Cty-Arney RD · Structure no. 6000097

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds RD over Br Beach Creek is a concrete slab carrying Reynolds RD over Br Beach 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesReynolds RD
CrossesBr Beach Creek
Location00.30 N Coal Cty-Arney RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20451, -86.98418
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$717,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reynolds RD over Br Beach Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reynolds RD over Br Beach 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 Reynolds RD over Br Beach Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds RD over Br Beach Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds RD over Br Beach Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.