US Bridges

Coal City-Arney RD over Beech Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Reynolds RD · Structure no. 6000163

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal City-Arney RD over Beech Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coal City-Arney RD over Beech Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCoal City-Arney RD
CrossesBeech Creek
Location00.30 W of Reynolds RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20056, -86.98973
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Coal City-Arney RD over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coal City-Arney RD over Beech 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 Coal City-Arney RD over Beech Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coal City-Arney RD over Beech Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Coal City-Arney RD over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.