US Bridges

Sumpter DR over Durnell Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 S Lincoln Pkwy · Structure no. 0200659

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumpter DR over Durnell Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Sumpter DR over Durnell Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSumpter DR
CrossesDurnell Drain
Location00.10 S Lincoln Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08387, -85.23106
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2038
Trucks25%
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 Sumpter DR over Durnell Drain built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumpter DR over Durnell Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Sumpter DR over Durnell Drain carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Sumpter DR over Durnell Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Sumpter DR over Durnell Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.