US Bridges

Shelton Road over Tributary of Otter Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.15 MI W of Johnson RD · Structure no. 8700181

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelton Road over Tributary of Otter Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Shelton Road over Tributary of Otter Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesShelton Road
CrossesTributary of Otter Creek
Location00.15 MI W of Johnson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.09097, -87.22952
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2021)
Projected traffic450 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 Shelton Road over Tributary of Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelton Road over Tributary of 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 Shelton Road over Tributary of Otter Creek carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shelton Road over Tributary of Otter Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Shelton Road over Tributary of Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.