US Bridges

CR 475S over Branch Barren Ditch

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 00.11 E CR 175 E · Structure no. 6300163

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
461
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 475S over Branch Barren Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 475S over Branch Barren Ditch in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 475S
CrossesBranch Barren Ditch
Location00.11 E CR 175 E
RouteCounty Highway 355
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35221, -87.2437
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2019)
Projected traffic540 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 475S over Branch Barren Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 475S over Branch Barren Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 475S over Branch Barren Ditch carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 475S over Branch Barren Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 475S over Branch Barren Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.