Patterson Road over Richland Creek
PoorUnion County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 225 N · Structure no. 8100005
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patterson Road over Richland Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patterson Road over Richland Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patterson Road over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patterson Road over Richland 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 Patterson Road over Richland Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Patterson Road over Richland Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Patterson Road over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.