US Bridges

Rinkers Creek RD over Tributary Highland Creek

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.50 S of Pump Station R · Structure no. 8800144

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rinkers Creek RD over Tributary Highland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rinkers Creek RD over Tributary Highland Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRinkers Creek RD
CrossesTributary Highland Creek
Location00.50 S of Pump Station R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.65237, -86.11813
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2020)
Projected traffic312 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rinkers Creek RD over Tributary Highland Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rinkers Creek RD over Tributary Highland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rinkers Creek RD over Tributary Highland Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rinkers Creek RD over Tributary Highland Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rinkers Creek RD over Tributary Highland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.