Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek
FairWashington County, Indiana · 01.00 S of SR 56 · Structure no. 8800097
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Creek RD over Elk 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 Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.