US Bridges

Sensmeier RD over Branch of Big Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Bender RD · Structure no. 8200028

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sensmeier RD over Branch of Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sensmeier RD over Branch of Big Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSensmeier RD
CrossesBranch of Big Creek
Location00.20 E of Bender RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.10934, -87.61193
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2020)
Projected traffic71 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sensmeier RD over Branch of Big Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sensmeier RD over Branch of Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sensmeier RD over Branch of Big Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sensmeier RD over Branch of Big Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Sensmeier RD over Branch of Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.