US Bridges

Brownstown Road over Honey Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.83 E of CR 900 W · Structure no. 6900110

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownstown Road over Honey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Brownstown Road over Honey Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownstown Road
CrossesHoney Creek
Location00.83 E of CR 900 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.18931, -85.40677
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Brownstown Road over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownstown Road over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Brownstown Road over Honey Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brownstown Road over Honey Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Brownstown Road over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.