US Bridges

Rush Creek RD over Rush Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Enon Church RD · Structure no. 8800007

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rush Creek RD over Rush Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rush Creek RD over Rush Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRush Creek RD
CrossesRush Creek
Location00.10 S of Enon Church RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.69258, -86.17097
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed7.5 mi (12 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 Rush Creek RD over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rush Creek RD over Rush 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 June 2024.

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

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

How long is Rush Creek RD over Rush Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rush Creek RD over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.