US Bridges

Homer ST over Brock Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Main ST · Structure no. 8800127

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,930
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homer ST over Brock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Homer ST over Brock Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,575 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHomer ST
CrossesBrock Creek
Location00.20 W of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61317, -86.10428
Functional classUrban 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,930 (2019)
Projected traffic3,575 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$268,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homer ST over Brock Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homer ST over Brock 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 Homer ST over Brock Creek carry?

About 2,930 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Homer ST over Brock Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Homer ST over Brock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.