US Bridges

Sonnefield RD over Mcintyre Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.80 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 1100128

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonnefield RD over Mcintyre Creek is a steel other carrying Sonnefield RD over Mcintyre Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSonnefield RD
CrossesMcintyre Creek
Location00.80 S of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.40411, -87.01657
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating75.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Sonnefield RD over Mcintyre Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sonnefield RD over Mcintyre 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sonnefield RD over Mcintyre Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sonnefield RD over Mcintyre Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sonnefield RD over Mcintyre Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.