US Bridges

Towpath RD over Burnetts Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.29 E of CR 300 W · Structure no. 0800119

Built
1840
185 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towpath RD over Burnetts Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Towpath RD over Burnetts Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1840, so it is 185 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 5 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTowpath RD
CrossesBurnetts Creek
Location00.29 E of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.70217, -86.56925
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2011)
Projected traffic351 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Towpath RD over Burnetts Creek built?

It was built in 1840, making it 185 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towpath RD over Burnetts 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 Towpath RD over Burnetts Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Towpath RD over Burnetts Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Towpath RD over Burnetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.