US Bridges

Fayette DR over Natural Drain #4

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.20 E Hystone DR · Structure no. 0200632

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
263
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fayette DR over Natural Drain #4 is a concrete culvert carrying Fayette DR over Natural Drain #4 in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFayette DR
CrossesNatural Drain #4
Location00.20 E Hystone DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.0266, -85.11846
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2018)
Projected traffic437 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Fayette DR over Natural Drain #4 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fayette DR over Natural Drain #4 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 Fayette DR over Natural Drain #4 carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fayette DR over Natural Drain #4?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Fayette DR over Natural Drain #4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.