US Bridges

Homestead RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 S US 24 · Structure no. 0200160

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,613
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Homestead RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 1,613 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,411 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead RD
CrossesGraham Mcculloch Drain
Location00.30 S US 24
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.01202, -85.28413
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,613 (2018)
Projected traffic2,411 by 2038
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homestead RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain 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 Graham Mcculloch Drain carry?

About 1,613 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Homestead RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.