US Bridges

Hand RD over Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.80 N Mccomb RD · Structure no. 0200048

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hand RD over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hand RD over Willow Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHand RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location00.80 N Mccomb RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26092, -85.21133
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2018)
Projected traffic243 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 Hand RD over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hand RD over Willow 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 Hand RD over Willow Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hand RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hand RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.