US Bridges

Wethers Road over Cypress Creek Tributary

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.39 MI S of Vann RD · Structure no. 8700116

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wethers Road over Cypress Creek Tributary is a wood or timber slab carrying Wethers Road over Cypress Creek Tributary in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWethers Road
CrossesCypress Creek Tributary
Location00.39 MI S of Vann RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.9809, -87.33077
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 Wethers Road over Cypress Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wethers Road over Cypress Creek Tributary 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 Wethers Road over Cypress Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is Wethers Road over Cypress Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wethers Road over Cypress Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.