US Bridges

Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.80 SW of Mount RD · Structure no. 8800170

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElk Creek RD
CrossesElk Creek
Location00.80 SW of Mount RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68362, -85.92725
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic190 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Creek RD over Elk 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 Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.