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Bandy RD over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 00.00 W Rattlesnake RD · Structure no. 6000181

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bandy RD over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bandy RD over Rattlesnake Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBandy RD
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location00.00 W Rattlesnake RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35532, -86.82469
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic230 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bandy RD over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bandy RD over Rattlesnake 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 Bandy RD over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bandy RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bandy RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.