US Bridges

E Fordice Street over Prairie Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.01 W of Park Street · Structure no. 0600177

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Fordice Street over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Fordice Street over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Fordice Street
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.01 W of Park Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05382, -86.4652
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2017)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 E Fordice Street over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Fordice Street over Prairie 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E Fordice Street over Prairie Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Fordice Street over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m).

Who owns E Fordice Street over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.