US Bridges

Rushville Road over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 7000016

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rushville Road over Three Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rushville Road over Three Mile Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 115 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 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRushville Road
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location00.20 S of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75384, -85.51056
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Rushville Road over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Rushville Road over Three Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rushville Road over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rushville Road over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rushville Road over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.