US Bridges

Millersburg Road over Cypress Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.32 MI E of Eskew RD · Structure no. 8700062

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,644
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millersburg Road over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Millersburg Road over Cypress Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,644 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,698 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMillersburg Road
CrossesCypress Creek
Location00.32 MI E of Eskew RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05885, -87.29065
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,644 (2021)
Projected traffic2,698 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Millersburg Road over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millersburg Road over Cypress 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 Millersburg Road over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Millersburg Road over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Millersburg Road over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.