US Bridges

Prince William RD over Sugar Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.04 N of CR 250 S · Structure no. 0800003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince William RD over Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Prince William RD over Sugar Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince William RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.04 N of CR 250 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.5104, -86.61985
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2011)
Projected traffic379 by 2031
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 Prince William RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prince William RD over Sugar 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Prince William RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prince William RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Prince William RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.