US Bridges

Center Street over Moore Prong Creek

Good

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.70 S of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 0500087

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over Moore Prong Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Center Street over Moore Prong Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2034. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCenter Street
CrossesMoore Prong Creek
Location00.70 S of JCT SR 26
RouteCity Street 13
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44176, -85.3891
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2014)
Projected traffic441 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Center Street over Moore Prong Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Street over Moore Prong 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Center Street over Moore Prong Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center Street over Moore Prong Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over Moore Prong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.