US Bridges

Main Street over Whiskey Run

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.10 N of SR 64 · Structure no. 1300066

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Whiskey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Whiskey Run in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Street
CrossesWhiskey Run
Location0.10 N of SR 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.37577, -86.34469
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2015)
Projected traffic975 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 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 Main Street over Whiskey Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Whiskey Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Whiskey Run carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Whiskey Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Whiskey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.