US Bridges

Amber RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.70 S US 24 · Structure no. 0200162

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amber RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Amber RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAmber RD
CrossesGraham Mcculloch Drain
Location00.70 S US 24
RouteCounty Highway 149
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.00587, -85.3031
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2018)
Projected traffic156 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 Amber RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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

About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Amber RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Amber RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.