US Bridges

West Market ST over Brock Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Main ST · Structure no. 8800128

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Market ST over Brock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Market ST over Brock 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 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,855 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Market ST
CrossesBrock Creek
Location00.10 W of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60572, -86.10324
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2019)
Projected traffic2,855 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$250,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Market ST over Brock Creek built?

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

What condition is West Market 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 West Market ST over Brock Creek carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Market ST over Brock Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns West Market ST over Brock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.