US Bridges

Williams Street over Prairie Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 00.25 E of Park Street · Structure no. 0600179

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Street over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Williams Street over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 53 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2037. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWilliams Street
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.25 E of Park Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0502, -86.46156
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Williams Street over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Williams Street 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 Williams Street over Prairie Creek carry?

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

How long is Williams Street over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Street over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.