US Bridges

Dutch Creek RD over Dutch Creek

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.90 W of Bush RD · Structure no. 8800085

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Creek RD over Dutch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dutch Creek RD over Dutch Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesDutch Creek RD
CrossesDutch Creek
Location00.90 W of Bush RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.45501, -86.04598
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2020)
Projected traffic255 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Dutch Creek RD over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Creek RD over Dutch 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 Dutch Creek RD over Dutch Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Creek RD over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Creek RD over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.