US Bridges

Fairview RD over Upper Indian Creek

Fair

Switzerland County, Indiana · 00.01 S of Culbertson RD · Structure no. 7800004

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview RD over Upper Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fairview RD over Upper Indian Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFairview RD
CrossesUpper Indian Creek
Location00.01 S of Culbertson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.82392, -85.07206
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Fairview RD over Upper Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Fairview RD over Upper Indian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview RD over Upper Indian Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fairview RD over Upper Indian Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview RD over Upper Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.