US Bridges

New Frankfort RD over Flat Creek

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 00.74 N of Blocher RD · Structure no. 7200093

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Frankfort RD over Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Frankfort RD over Flat Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNew Frankfort RD
CrossesFlat Creek
Location00.74 N of Blocher RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.71866, -85.72647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 New Frankfort RD over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Frankfort RD over Flat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does New Frankfort RD over Flat Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Frankfort RD over Flat Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns New Frankfort RD over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.