US Bridges

Taylorsville Road over Coles Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.37 MI W SR 161 · Structure no. 8700054

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylorsville Road over Coles Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Taylorsville Road over Coles Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTaylorsville Road
CrossesColes Creek
Location01.37 MI W SR 161
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.15145, -87.13836
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2021)
Projected traffic414 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Taylorsville Road over Coles Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylorsville Road over Coles 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 Taylorsville Road over Coles Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Taylorsville Road over Coles Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Taylorsville Road over Coles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.