US Bridges

Nyesville RD over Sand Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.90 S of CR 100 N · Structure no. 6100118

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nyesville RD over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nyesville RD over Sand Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNyesville RD
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.90 S of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77368, -87.1845
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2018)
Projected traffic920 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 Nyesville RD over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nyesville RD over Sand 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nyesville RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nyesville RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nyesville RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.