US Bridges

Red Bank RD over Carpentier Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Hogue RD · Structure no. 8200049

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,513
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bank RD over Carpentier Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Red Bank RD over Carpentier Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,513 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,676 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Bank RD
CrossesCarpentier Creek
Location00.40 N of Hogue RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.98807, -87.63465
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,513 (2020)
Projected traffic4,676 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Red Bank RD over Carpentier Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bank RD over Carpentier 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 Red Bank RD over Carpentier Creek carry?

About 3,513 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Red Bank RD over Carpentier Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bank RD over Carpentier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.