US Bridges

Oregon Church RD over Branch of Prairie Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.20 W US 41 · Structure no. 8400023

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oregon Church RD over Branch of Prairie Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Oregon Church RD over Branch of Prairie Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOregon Church RD
CrossesBranch of Prairie Creek
Location00.20 W US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33188, -87.39021
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2017)
Projected traffic502 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 Oregon Church RD over Branch of Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oregon Church RD over Branch of Prairie 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Oregon Church RD over Branch of Prairie Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oregon Church RD over Branch of Prairie Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Oregon Church RD over Branch of Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.