US Bridges

Millersburg RD over Firlick Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Green River RD · Structure no. 8200207

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,102
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millersburg RD over Firlick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Millersburg RD over Firlick Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMillersburg RD
CrossesFirlick Creek
Location00.20 W of Green River RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04969, -87.50116
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,102 (2020)
Projected traffic6,791 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Millersburg RD over Firlick Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millersburg RD over Firlick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Millersburg RD over Firlick Creek carry?

About 5,102 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Millersburg RD over Firlick Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Millersburg RD over Firlick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.