US Bridges

Briscoe Station RD over Big Pine Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Indiana · 00.01 N of Rock Ford Road · Structure no. 8600075

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briscoe Station RD over Big Pine Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Briscoe Station RD over Big Pine Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBriscoe Station RD
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location00.01 N of Rock Ford Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41552, -87.31978
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Briscoe Station RD over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Briscoe Station RD over Big Pine 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 Briscoe Station RD over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Briscoe Station RD over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Briscoe Station RD over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.