US Bridges

Wind Haven Lane over Prairie Creek

PoorPosted for load

Boone County, Indiana · 00.01 E I-65 · Structure no. 0600001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wind Haven Lane over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wind Haven Lane over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWind Haven Lane
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.01 E I-65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.06698, -86.49498
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic30 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wind Haven Lane over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wind Haven Lane over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Wind Haven Lane over Prairie Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wind Haven Lane over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m).

Who owns Wind Haven Lane over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.