US Bridges

Symonds Creek RD over Branch Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Goose Heaven R · Structure no. 8900101

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Symonds Creek RD over Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Symonds Creek RD over Branch Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSymonds Creek RD
CrossesBranch Creek
Location00.20 S of Goose Heaven R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84367, -85.20197
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Symonds Creek RD over Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Symonds Creek RD over Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Symonds Creek RD over Branch Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Symonds Creek RD over Branch Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Symonds Creek RD over Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.