US Bridges

Daylilly Drive over Opossum Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.40 Mi. N. of 200 S · Structure no. 0300335

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daylilly Drive over Opossum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Daylilly Drive over Opossum Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesDaylilly Drive
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location00.40 Mi. N. of 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17639, -85.95111
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 Daylilly Drive over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daylilly Drive over Opossum Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Daylilly Drive over Opossum Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Daylilly Drive over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Daylilly Drive over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.