US Bridges

Eskew Road over Cypress Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.69 MI N of SR 61 · Structure no. 8700112

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eskew Road over Cypress Creek is a steel other carrying Eskew Road over Cypress Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEskew Road
CrossesCypress Creek
Location00.69 MI N of SR 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.02882, -87.3023
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Eskew Road over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

About 137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eskew Road over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Eskew Road over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.