US Bridges

8th ST (east) over Haw Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.28 E of Central Ave · Structure no. 0300206

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,010
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th ST (east) over Haw Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th ST (east) over Haw Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 20,010 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,120 by 2038. The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries8th ST (east)
CrossesHaw Creek
Location00.28 E of Central Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20814, -85.8991
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,010 (2022)
Projected traffic30,120 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 8th ST (east) over Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th ST (east) over Haw Creek 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 8th ST (east) over Haw Creek carry?

About 20,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 8th ST (east) over Haw Creek?

The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 8th ST (east) over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.