US Bridges

Rooster Hill RD over Delaney Creek

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.50 W of Delaney Park R · Structure no. 8800015

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rooster Hill RD over Delaney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rooster Hill RD over Delaney Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 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 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRooster Hill RD
CrossesDelaney Creek
Location00.50 W of Delaney Park R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.72015, -86.05837
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 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 Rooster Hill RD over Delaney Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rooster Hill RD over Delaney 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 Rooster Hill RD over Delaney Creek carry?

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

How long is Rooster Hill RD over Delaney Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rooster Hill RD over Delaney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.