US Bridges

Monroeville RD over Morgan H O White Drain

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.60 W State Line Road · Structure no. 0200634

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroeville RD over Morgan H O White Drain is a steel culvert carrying Monroeville RD over Morgan H O White Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroeville RD
CrossesMorgan H O White Drain
Location00.60 W State Line Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.98042, -84.8157
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2024)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2044
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 Monroeville RD over Morgan H O White Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroeville RD over Morgan H O White 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 Monroeville RD over Morgan H O White Drain carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monroeville RD over Morgan H O White Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Monroeville RD over Morgan H O White Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.