Brownsville Road over Trib E Fork Whitewater
Union County, Indiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Brownsville Road over Trib E Fork Whitewater in Union County, Indiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 125 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 16 of the 58 inventoried bridges in Union County rated good (27.6%); 3 (5.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 23 ft |
| Location | 01.10 N of CR 250 N |
| NBI structure number | 8100049 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Union County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 27 over Silver Creek | 1957 | 5,308 | Fair |
| US 27 over Richland Creek | 1930 | 5,308 | Fair |
| US 27 over Richland Creek | 1930 | 5,308 | Fair |
| US 27 over Richland Creek | 1928 | 5,308 | Fair |
| SR 44 over E Fork Whitewater River | 1974 | 4,248 | Fair |
| SR 44 over Silver Creek | 1933 | 4,248 | Fair |
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