Independence RD over Kickapoo Creek
FairWarren County, Indiana · 00.38 W of Kickapoo RD · Structure no. 8600057
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Independence RD over Kickapoo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Independence RD over Kickapoo Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2034. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Independence RD over Kickapoo Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Independence RD over Kickapoo Creek 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 Independence RD over Kickapoo Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Independence RD over Kickapoo Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Independence RD over Kickapoo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.