Myers Road over Caney Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWarrick County, Indiana · 0.42 MI W Bullocktown · Structure no. 8700147
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Myers Road over Caney Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Myers Road over Caney Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 122 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Myers Road over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Myers Road over Caney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Myers Road over Caney Creek carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Myers Road over Caney Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Myers Road over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.