US Bridges

Shelton Road over Otter Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.01 Int of Crowville RD · Structure no. 8700110

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,255
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelton Road over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shelton Road over Otter Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShelton Road
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.01 Int of Crowville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.09101, -87.25002
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 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 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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2021)
Projected traffic2,060 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 Shelton Road over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelton Road over Otter 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 Shelton Road over Otter Creek carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shelton Road over Otter Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Shelton Road over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.