US Bridges

Meridian RD over Deer Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.31 S of SR 218 · Structure no. 0800064

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Meridian RD over Deer Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 95 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2031. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.31 S of SR 218
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.60109, -86.52515
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2011)
Projected traffic229 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Meridian RD over Deer 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 Meridian RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.