US Bridges

Sparksville RD over Twin Creek

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Indiana · 00.70 NE of White River R · Structure no. 8800009

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparksville RD over Twin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sparksville RD over Twin Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSparksville RD
CrossesTwin Creek
Location00.70 NE of White River R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74537, -86.25986
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 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 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 Sparksville RD over Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparksville RD over Twin 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 Sparksville RD over Twin Creek carry?

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

How long is Sparksville RD over Twin Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sparksville RD over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.