US Bridges

Flatrock RD over Bohnke Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.00 E Grotrian RD · Structure no. 0200411

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flatrock RD over Bohnke Drain is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Flatrock RD over Bohnke Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFlatrock RD
CrossesBohnke Drain
Location01.00 E Grotrian RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96307, -84.90129
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2018)
Projected traffic156 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flatrock RD over Bohnke Drain built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flatrock RD over Bohnke 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 Flatrock RD over Bohnke Drain carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Flatrock RD over Bohnke Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Flatrock RD over Bohnke Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.