US Bridges

US 30 WB over Flatrock Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.79 E SR 101 · Structure no. 008865

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,603
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 WB over Flatrock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 WB over Flatrock Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 48 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 7,603 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,375 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 30 WB
CrossesFlatrock Creek
Location00.79 E SR 101
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.00934, -84.84975
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,603 (2021)
Projected traffic6,375 by 2032
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 30 WB over Flatrock Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 30 WB over Flatrock 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 US 30 WB over Flatrock Creek carry?

About 7,603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is US 30 WB over Flatrock Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 WB over Flatrock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.