US Bridges

Carlisle-Pleasant over Branch of Spencer Creek

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.60 E of CR 750 E · Structure no. 7700001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,520
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlisle-Pleasant over Branch of Spencer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carlisle-Pleasant over Branch of Spencer Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarlisle-Pleasant
CrossesBranch of Spencer Creek
Location00.60 E of CR 750 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.96725, -87.26022
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,520 (2011)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Carlisle-Pleasant over Branch of Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carlisle-Pleasant over Branch of Spencer Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Carlisle-Pleasant over Branch of Spencer Creek carry?

About 2,520 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carlisle-Pleasant over Branch of Spencer Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Carlisle-Pleasant over Branch of Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.