US Bridges

Quercus Grove RD over Branch of Grants Creek

Fair

Switzerland County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Oak Tree Lane · Structure no. 7800029

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quercus Grove RD over Branch of Grants Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quercus Grove RD over Branch of Grants Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesQuercus Grove RD
CrossesBranch of Grants Creek
Location00.10 N of Oak Tree Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySwitzerland County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.87513, -84.90666
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Quercus Grove RD over Branch of Grants Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quercus Grove RD over Branch of Grants 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 Quercus Grove RD over Branch of Grants Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Quercus Grove RD over Branch of Grants Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Quercus Grove RD over Branch of Grants Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.