US Bridges

Layton DR over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.10 NW of CR 1100 S · Structure no. 1600201

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Layton DR over Sand Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Layton DR over Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 145 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2037. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLayton DR
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.10 NW of CR 1100 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16689, -85.54626
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2017)
Projected traffic50 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Layton DR over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Layton DR over Sand 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 Layton DR over Sand Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Layton DR over Sand Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Layton DR over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.