US Bridges

New Harmony Road over Tributary of Squaw Creek

Poor

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.42 MI W Weyerbacher · Structure no. 8700043

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Harmony Road over Tributary of Squaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying New Harmony Road over Tributary of Squaw Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Harmony Road
CrossesTributary of Squaw Creek
Location0.42 MI W Weyerbacher
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.0969, -87.36577
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2021)
Projected traffic337 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Harmony Road over Tributary of Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Harmony Road over Tributary of Squaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does New Harmony Road over Tributary of Squaw Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Harmony Road over Tributary of Squaw Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns New Harmony Road over Tributary of Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.