US Bridges

Old Degonia Road over Otter Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.74 MI W Mauer RD · Structure no. 8700132

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
907
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Degonia Road over Otter Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Old Degonia Road over Otter Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 907 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Degonia Road
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.74 MI W Mauer RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04721, -87.20927
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic907 (2021)
Projected traffic1,489 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Old Degonia Road over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Degonia 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 Old Degonia Road over Otter Creek carry?

About 907 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Degonia Road over Otter Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Degonia Road over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.