US Bridges

Piqua Road over Twenty-Seven Mile Creek

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.40 Miles SE of CR 225 N · Structure no. 0100065

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piqua Road over Twenty-Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Piqua Road over Twenty-Seven Mile Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 437 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPiqua Road
CrossesTwenty-Seven Mile Creek
Location0.40 Miles SE of CR 225 N
RouteCounty Highway 191
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.77322, -84.80873
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2022)
Projected traffic585 by 2042
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 Piqua Road over Twenty-Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piqua Road over Twenty-Seven Mile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Piqua Road over Twenty-Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Piqua Road over Twenty-Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Piqua Road over Twenty-Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.