US Bridges

Arba Pike RD over Dismal Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.43 MI S of CR 100 S · Structure no. 6800253

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arba Pike RD over Dismal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arba Pike RD over Dismal Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesArba Pike RD
CrossesDismal Creek
Location00.43 MI S of CR 100 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.14557, -84.83973
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2016)
Projected traffic163 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Arba Pike RD over Dismal Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arba Pike RD over Dismal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Arba Pike RD over Dismal Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Arba Pike RD over Dismal Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Arba Pike RD over Dismal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.