US Bridges

Eames Station Road over Coles Creek

FairPosted for load

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.31 MI N SR 62 · Structure no. 8700172

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eames Station Road over Coles Creek is a steel other carrying Eames Station Road over Coles Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEames Station Road
CrossesColes Creek
Location01.31 MI N SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.07981, -87.13168
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.
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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic222 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eames Station Road over Coles Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eames Station 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 Eames Station Road over Coles Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eames Station Road over Coles Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Eames Station Road over Coles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.