US Bridges

Homestead RD over Natural Drain #8

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.20 S Covington RD · Structure no. 0200159

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead RD over Natural Drain #8 is a steel culvert carrying Homestead RD over Natural Drain #8 in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead RD
CrossesNatural Drain #8
Location00.20 S Covington RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05724, -85.28441
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2014)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Homestead RD over Natural Drain #8 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead RD over Natural Drain #8 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 Homestead RD over Natural Drain #8 carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Homestead RD over Natural Drain #8?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead RD over Natural Drain #8?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.