Spangler RD over Peter Creek
FairDearborn County, Indiana · 00.80 SE of Stoops RD · Structure no. 1500006
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spangler RD over Peter Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Spangler RD over Peter Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spangler RD over Peter Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spangler RD over Peter 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Spangler RD over Peter Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Spangler RD over Peter Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Spangler RD over Peter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.