US Bridges

Perry-Worth Road over Prairie Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 00.01 NE I-65 · Structure no. 0600167

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry-Worth Road over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying Perry-Worth Road over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPerry-Worth Road
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.01 NE I-65
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.01631, -86.4359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2017)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Perry-Worth Road over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry-Worth Road over Prairie 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Perry-Worth Road over Prairie Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Perry-Worth Road over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Perry-Worth Road over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.