US Bridges

Combes RD over Br Brush Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 00.70 W of Beckley RD · Structure no. 6000161

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Combes RD over Br Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Combes RD over Br Brush Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCombes RD
CrossesBr Brush Creek
Location00.70 W of Beckley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4414, -86.72889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Combes RD over Br Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Combes RD over Br Brush 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 Combes RD over Br Brush Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Combes RD over Br Brush Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Combes RD over Br Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.