Green Meadows RD over Dry Fork Creek
PoorShelby County, Indiana · 00.33 S of Michigan RD · Structure no. 7300141
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Green Meadows RD over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Green Meadows RD over Dry Fork Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Green Meadows RD over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Green Meadows RD over Dry Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Green Meadows RD over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Green Meadows RD over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Green Meadows RD over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.