Barkley RD over Brown Drain
PoorAllen County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Whittern RD · Structure no. 0200619
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barkley RD over Brown Drain is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Barkley RD over Brown 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 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.
It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barkley RD over Brown Drain built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barkley RD over Brown Drain 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 Barkley RD over Brown Drain carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Barkley RD over Brown Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Barkley RD over Brown Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.