US Bridges

Sinking Creek LN over Sinking Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.30 E of SR 150 · Structure no. 8800137

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sinking Creek LN over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sinking Creek LN over Sinking 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 5 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSinking Creek LN
CrossesSinking Creek
Location00.30 E of SR 150
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.45957, -86.27182
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2020)
Projected traffic348 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$141,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sinking Creek LN over Sinking Creek built?

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

What condition is Sinking Creek LN over Sinking 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 Sinking Creek LN over Sinking Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sinking Creek LN over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sinking Creek LN over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.