US Bridges

Red Brush Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.29 MI W of SR 61 · Structure no. 8700185

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Brush Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre is a wood or timber slab carrying Red Brush Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRed Brush Road
CrossesTributary of Cypress Cre
Location00.29 MI W of SR 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.93833, -87.32752
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic279 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Red Brush Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Brush Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Red Brush Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Red Brush Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Red Brush Road over Tributary of Cypress Cre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.