US Bridges

Carrollton RD over Wabash River

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.31 N of CR 675 N · Structure no. 0800101

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
615 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrollton RD over Wabash River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Carrollton RD over Wabash River in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 98 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2031. The structure is 615 ft (187.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCarrollton RD
CrossesWabash River
Location00.31 N of CR 675 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.64849, -86.65691
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length615 ft (187.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2011)
Projected traffic301 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carrollton RD over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Carrollton RD over Wabash River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Carrollton RD over Wabash River carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carrollton RD over Wabash River?

The structure is 615 ft (187.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Carrollton RD over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.