US Bridges

9-MILE Road over Goodwins Creek

Good

Union County, Indiana · 01.15 N of SR-44 · Structure no. 8100040

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9-MILE Road over Goodwins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9-MILE Road over Goodwins Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries9-MILE Road
CrossesGoodwins Creek
Location01.15 N of SR-44
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64274, -84.83365
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 9-MILE Road over Goodwins Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9-MILE Road over Goodwins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 9-MILE Road over Goodwins Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 9-MILE Road over Goodwins Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 9-MILE Road over Goodwins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.