US Bridges

Felger RD over Butt-Hanna Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.20 N Arcola RD · Structure no. 0200639

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Felger RD over Butt-Hanna Drain is a steel culvert carrying Felger RD over Butt-Hanna Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,943 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFelger RD
CrossesButt-Hanna Drain
Location00.20 N Arcola RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10969, -85.28481
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,943 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Felger RD over Butt-Hanna Drain built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Felger RD over Butt-Hanna 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 Felger RD over Butt-Hanna Drain carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Felger RD over Butt-Hanna Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Felger RD over Butt-Hanna Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.