US Bridges

Cox Ferry RD over Rush Creek

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.50 SE of Starr RD · Structure no. 8800004

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Ferry RD over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cox Ferry RD over Rush Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCox Ferry RD
CrossesRush Creek
Location00.50 SE of Starr RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.70954, -86.2121
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2012)
Projected traffic152 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cox Ferry RD over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Ferry RD over Rush Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cox Ferry RD over Rush Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cox Ferry RD over Rush Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Ferry RD over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.