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Yankeetown Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.24 MI N Rudolph RD · Structure no. 8700164

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,371
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yankeetown Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yankeetown Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,371 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,891 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesYankeetown Road
CrossesTributary of Cypress Cre
Location0.24 MI N Rudolph RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.02751, -87.28391
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,371 (2021)
Projected traffic3,891 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Yankeetown Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yankeetown Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre 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 Yankeetown Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre carry?

About 2,371 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Yankeetown Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Yankeetown Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.