US Bridges

Patricksburg RD over East Fork of Fish Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 01.90 E Splinter Rdg RD · Structure no. 6000153

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patricksburg RD over East Fork of Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patricksburg RD over East Fork of Fish Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPatricksburg RD
CrossesEast Fork of Fish Creek
Location01.90 E Splinter Rdg RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28588, -86.84775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patricksburg RD over East Fork of Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patricksburg RD over East Fork of Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Patricksburg RD over East Fork of Fish Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Patricksburg RD over East Fork of Fish Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Patricksburg RD over East Fork of Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.