US Bridges

Flutter RD over Tiernan Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.13 E ST Joe/Maplecrest · Structure no. 0200346

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flutter RD over Tiernan Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Flutter RD over Tiernan Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,325 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFlutter RD
CrossesTiernan Drain
Location00.13 E ST Joe/Maplecrest
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.16364, -85.06123
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic4,325 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Flutter RD over Tiernan Drain built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flutter RD over Tiernan 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 Flutter RD over Tiernan Drain carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Flutter RD over Tiernan Drain?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Flutter RD over Tiernan Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.