8th ST over Sandy Creek
GoodSpencer County, Indiana · 00.22 E of SR 66 · Structure no. 7400109
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th ST over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th ST over Sandy Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th ST over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th ST over Sandy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 8th ST over Sandy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 8th ST over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 8th ST over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.