US Bridges

Winthrop RD over Branch of Kickapoo Creek

Poor

Warren County, Indiana · 00.05 E of Mountz RD · Structure no. 8600012

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winthrop RD over Branch of Kickapoo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Winthrop RD over Branch of Kickapoo Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWinthrop RD
CrossesBranch of Kickapoo Creek
Location00.05 E of Mountz RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.36628, -87.24098
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winthrop RD over Branch of Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winthrop RD over Branch of Kickapoo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Winthrop RD over Branch of Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Winthrop RD over Branch of Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Winthrop RD over Branch of Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.