US Bridges

Hursh RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 E Puff Road · Structure no. 0200026

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hursh RD over Cedar Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hursh RD over Cedar Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHursh RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.30 E Puff Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.21523, -85.05131
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2018)
Projected traffic405 by 2038
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 Hursh RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hursh RD over Cedar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hursh RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hursh RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hursh RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.