US Bridges

5 Points Road over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 1100 N · Structure no. 7000021

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5 Points Road over Three Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5 Points Road over Three Mile Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 105 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries5 Points Road
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location00.50 S of CR 1100 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76387, -85.49198
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic275 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$836,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5 Points Road over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is 5 Points 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 5 Points Road over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5 Points Road over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 5 Points Road over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.