Allensville RD over South Fork Elk Creek
PoorSwitzerland County, Indiana · 00.20 N of US 250 · Structure no. 7800014
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Allensville RD over South Fork Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allensville RD over South Fork Elk Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 105 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Allensville RD over South Fork Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Allensville RD over South Fork Elk 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Allensville RD over South Fork Elk Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Allensville RD over South Fork Elk Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Allensville RD over South Fork Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.