US Bridges

Monroeville RD over Flatrock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E of SR 101 · Structure no. 0200221

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,148
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroeville RD over Flatrock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monroeville RD over Flatrock Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,715 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMonroeville RD
CrossesFlatrock Creek
Location00.10 E of SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.97911, -84.86697
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2018)
Projected traffic1,715 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroeville RD over Flatrock Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroeville RD over Flatrock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Monroeville RD over Flatrock Creek carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Monroeville RD over Flatrock Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Monroeville RD over Flatrock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.