US Bridges

Power Line RD over Arnold Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 01.40 W SR 39 · Structure no. 8800021

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Line RD over Arnold Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Power Line RD over Arnold Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPower Line RD
CrossesArnold Creek
Location01.40 W SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.71392, -85.94491
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2040
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 Power Line RD over Arnold Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Power Line RD over Arnold 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 Power Line RD over Arnold Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Power Line RD over Arnold Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Power Line RD over Arnold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.