US Bridges

Nurrenbern Road over Branch of Bayou Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.80 S of Broadway Ave · Structure no. 8200217

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,863
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nurrenbern Road over Branch of Bayou Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nurrenbern Road over Branch of Bayou Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,863 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,888 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNurrenbern Road
CrossesBranch of Bayou Creek
Location00.80 S of Broadway Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94248, -87.65577
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,863 (2021)
Projected traffic1,888 by 2041
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 Road over Branch of Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nurrenbern Road over Branch of Bayou Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nurrenbern Road over Branch of Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.