US Bridges

Moores Hill RD over Big Pine Creek

Good

Warren County, Indiana · 00.74 N of US 41 · Structure no. 8600046

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Hill RD over Big Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Moores Hill RD over Big Pine Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoores Hill RD
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location00.74 N of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.31762, -87.29165
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2014)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks15%
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 Moores Hill RD over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Hill RD over Big Pine 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Moores Hill RD over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Moores Hill RD over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Hill RD over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.