US Bridges

Red Bank RD over Bayou Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.90 S of Broadway Ave · Structure no. 8200051

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bank RD over Bayou Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Red Bank RD over Bayou Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRed Bank RD
CrossesBayou Creek
Location00.90 S of Broadway Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94757, -87.6288
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2020)
Projected traffic926 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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

About 695 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Red Bank RD over Bayou Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bank RD over Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.