US Bridges

Coles Creek Road over Coles Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.08 MI N of Mcneely RD · Structure no. 8700067

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coles Creek Road over Coles Creek is a steel other carrying Coles Creek Road over Coles 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColes Creek Road
CrossesColes Creek
Location00.08 MI N of Mcneely RD
RouteCounty Highway 375
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.17432, -87.14467
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic58 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Coles Creek Road over Coles Creek built?

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

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

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Coles Creek Road over Coles Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Coles Creek Road over Coles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.