US Bridges

Tennyson Road over Coles Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.97 MI W SR 161 · Structure no. 8700134

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
508
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennyson Road over Coles Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tennyson Road over Coles Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTennyson Road
CrossesColes Creek
Location0.97 MI W SR 161
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.08267, -87.13616
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2021)
Projected traffic834 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Tennyson Road over Coles Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennyson Road over Coles 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 Coles Creek carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tennyson Road over Coles Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tennyson Road over Coles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.