US Bridges

Kansas RD over Branch Firlick Creek

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Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 E SR 57 · Structure no. 8200211

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,398
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas RD over Branch Firlick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kansas RD over Branch Firlick Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10,398 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,840 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKansas RD
CrossesBranch Firlick Creek
Location00.10 E SR 57
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06428, -87.50803
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,398 (2020)
Projected traffic13,840 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 Kansas RD over Branch Firlick Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas RD over Branch 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 Kansas RD over Branch Firlick Creek carry?

About 10,398 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kansas RD over Branch Firlick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas RD over Branch Firlick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.