US Bridges

Independence RD over Dry Branch

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.30 NE of CR 950 E · Structure no. 8600064

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence RD over Dry Branch is a steel culvert carrying Independence RD over Dry Branch in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence RD
CrossesDry Branch
Location00.30 NE of CR 950 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34653, -87.13477
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating88.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2014)
Projected traffic280 by 2034
Trucks8%
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 Independence RD over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence RD over Dry Branch 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 Dry Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Independence RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Independence RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.