US Bridges

Mohr RD over Branch of Locust Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.70 E of ST Joseph Ave · Structure no. 8200030

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,938
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohr RD over Branch of Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mohr RD over Branch of Locust Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 1,938 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMohr RD
CrossesBranch of Locust Creek
Location00.70 E of ST Joseph Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05112, -87.58839
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,938 (2020)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Mohr RD over Branch of Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mohr RD over Branch of Locust 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 Mohr RD over Branch of Locust Creek carry?

About 1,938 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mohr RD over Branch of Locust Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mohr RD over Branch of Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.