US Bridges

Base Line Road over Salt Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.70 MI N of CR 300 S · Structure no. 6800260

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Base Line Road over Salt Creek is a steel culvert carrying Base Line Road over Salt Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBase Line Road
CrossesSalt Creek
Location00.70 MI N of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.13053, -84.97634
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2016)
Projected traffic145 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 Base Line Road over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Base Line Road over Salt 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Base Line Road over Salt Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Base Line Road over Salt Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Base Line Road over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.