US Bridges

Emenhiser RD over Houk Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.40 N Barkley Road · Structure no. 0200609

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emenhiser RD over Houk Drain is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Emenhiser RD over Houk Drain 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEmenhiser RD
CrossesHouk Drain
Location00.40 N Barkley Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.93982, -84.97748
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 Emenhiser RD over Houk Drain built?

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

What condition is Emenhiser 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Emenhiser RD over Houk Drain carry?

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

How long is Emenhiser RD over Houk Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Emenhiser RD over Houk Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.