US Bridges

Taylorsville Road over Tributary of Coles Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.84 MI S of Leslie RD · Structure no. 8700055

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylorsville Road over Tributary of Coles Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylorsville Road over Tributary of Coles Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTaylorsville Road
CrossesTributary of Coles Creek
Location00.84 MI S of Leslie RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.13889, -87.15049
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2021)
Projected traffic394 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylorsville Road over Tributary of Coles Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylorsville Road over Tributary of Coles Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Taylorsville Road over Tributary of Coles Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Taylorsville Road over Tributary of Coles Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Taylorsville Road over Tributary of Coles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.