US Bridges

Willow Road over Little Eagle Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.50 E of US 421 · Structure no. 0600196

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
180 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Road over Little Eagle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Willow Road over Little Eagle Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2037. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Road
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location00.50 E of US 421
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97745, -86.2492
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Willow Road over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Road over Little Eagle 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 Willow Road over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Willow Road over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Road over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.