US Bridges

Nurrenbern RD over Branch of Bayou Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.60 S of Broadway Ave · Structure no. 8200105

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nurrenbern RD over Branch of Bayou Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nurrenbern RD over Branch of Bayou Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 105 years old, older 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNurrenbern RD
CrossesBranch of Bayou Creek
Location00.60 S of Broadway Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.945, -87.65695
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Nurrenbern RD over Branch of Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Nurrenbern RD over Branch of 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 Nurrenbern RD over Branch of Bayou Creek carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nurrenbern RD over Branch of Bayou Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nurrenbern RD over Branch of Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.