US Bridges

Brownstown Road over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

PoorClosed to traffic

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.24 E of CR 1000 W · Structure no. 6900109

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownstown Road over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brownstown Road over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownstown Road
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location00.24 E of CR 1000 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19002, -85.43555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownstown Road over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownstown Road over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Brownstown Road over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Brownstown Road over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Brownstown Road over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.