US Bridges

Selvin Road over Tributary of Sugar Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.52 MI E of Giles RD · Structure no. 8700010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Selvin Road over Tributary of Sugar Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Selvin Road over Tributary of Sugar Creek in Warrick 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSelvin Road
CrossesTributary of Sugar Creek
Location00.52 MI E of Giles RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23214, -87.07559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Selvin Road over Tributary of Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is Selvin Road over Tributary of Sugar 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 2023.

How much traffic does Selvin Road over Tributary of Sugar Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Selvin Road over Tributary of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Selvin Road over Tributary of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.