Minnich RD over Houk Drain
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.60 S Flatrock Road · Structure no. 0200203
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,695
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minnich RD over Houk Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minnich RD over Houk Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,521 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minnich RD over Houk Drain built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minnich RD over Houk 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Minnich RD over Houk Drain carry?
About 3,695 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Minnich RD over Houk Drain?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Minnich RD over Houk Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.