Morgan County Bridge Report Card
Morgan County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Morgan County, Indiana
Morgan County has 253 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 12 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.6% is at or below the 5.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,560 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Morgan County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 253 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 12 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,560 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.6% | 7.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.5% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.7% | 9.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,086,778 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,560 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Morgan County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old SR 37 over Bluff Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,740 | 1930 |
| Mahalasville RD over Indian Trace Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 360 | 1926 |
| Ballinger RD over Goose Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 360 | 1927 |
| Big Bend RD over Crooked Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 360 | 1985 |
| Abraham RD over North Prong Stotts Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 270 | 1925 |
| Mcclure RD over Gash Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 190 | 1968 |
| Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1972 |
| Warthen RD over Burkhart Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1993 |
| Warthen RD over Branch Of Burkhart Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70 | 2001 |
| I-70 EB over Bayliss State Ditch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 40,874 | 1966 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.