US Bridges

Morgan RD over Flatrock Creek

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 S Paulding Road · Structure no. 0200120

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan RD over Flatrock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morgan RD over Flatrock Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2038. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorgan RD
CrossesFlatrock Creek
Location00.30 S Paulding Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.0325, -84.82554
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2018)
Projected traffic272 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 Morgan RD over Flatrock Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan RD over Flatrock 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 Morgan RD over Flatrock Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morgan RD over Flatrock Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan RD over Flatrock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.