US Bridges

Malcomb Starr RD over Twin Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Cox Ferry RD · Structure no. 8800100

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malcomb Starr RD over Twin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Malcomb Starr RD over Twin Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMalcomb Starr RD
CrossesTwin Creek
Location00.10 S of Cox Ferry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.71497, -86.22277
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Malcomb Starr RD over Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malcomb Starr RD over Twin 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 Malcomb Starr RD over Twin Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Malcomb Starr RD over Twin Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Malcomb Starr RD over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.