US Bridges

Noyer RD over Beal-Taylor Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.01 N SR 14 · Structure no. 0200633

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noyer RD over Beal-Taylor Drain is a steel culvert carrying Noyer RD over Beal-Taylor Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNoyer RD
CrossesBeal-Taylor Drain
Location00.01 N SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07365, -85.32229
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2018)
Projected traffic809 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Noyer RD over Beal-Taylor Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Noyer RD over Beal-Taylor 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Noyer RD over Beal-Taylor Drain carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Noyer RD over Beal-Taylor Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Noyer RD over Beal-Taylor Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.