US Bridges

Tennyson Road over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.09 MI S of Carey RD · Structure no. 8700126

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
339
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennyson Road over Otter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tennyson Road over Otter Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 339 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTennyson Road
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.09 MI S of Carey RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06438, -87.20911
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2021)
Projected traffic557 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$727,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tennyson Road over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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

About 339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tennyson Road over Otter Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tennyson Road over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.