Base Road over Little Flatrock River
FairPosted for loadRush County, Indiana · 00.60 S of CR 600 S · Structure no. 7000164
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Base Road over Little Flatrock River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Base Road over Little Flatrock River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Base Road over Little Flatrock River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Base Road over Little 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 Base Road over Little Flatrock River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Base Road over Little Flatrock River?
The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Base Road over Little Flatrock River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.