US Bridges

Browns Hill RD over Opossum Run

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.31 E of CR 775W · Structure no. 8600003

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Hill RD over Opossum Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browns Hill RD over Opossum Run in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 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 5 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2034. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns Hill RD
CrossesOpossum Run
Location00.31 E of CR 775W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18908, -87.45693
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2013)
Projected traffic220 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Browns Hill RD over Opossum Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Browns Hill RD over Opossum Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Browns Hill RD over Opossum Run carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Browns Hill RD over Opossum Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Hill RD over Opossum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.