US Bridges

N Dearborn RD over Taylor Creek

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.60 E L-Ville · Structure no. 1500207

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Dearborn RD over Taylor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Dearborn RD over Taylor Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,670 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Dearborn RD
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location00.60 E L-Ville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23383, -85.03017
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic2,670 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N Dearborn RD over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Dearborn RD over Taylor Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N Dearborn RD over Taylor Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Dearborn RD over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Dearborn RD over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.