Brown over Indian Creek
FairDarke County, Ohio · .2 MI W Younker · Structure no. 1956817
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown over Indian Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown over Indian 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Brown over Indian Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Brown over Indian Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Brown over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.