US Bridges

Gings RD over Flatrock River

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.80 E of CR 150 E · Structure no. 7000089

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gings RD over Flatrock River is a concrete channel beam carrying Gings RD over Flatrock River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 90 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGings RD
CrossesFlatrock River
Location00.80 E of CR 150 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67336, -85.40113
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic850 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 Gings RD over Flatrock River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Gings RD over Flatrock River 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 Gings RD over Flatrock River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gings RD over Flatrock River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gings RD over Flatrock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.