US Bridges

Central Ave over Gas Creek

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Decatur County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Lincoln ST · Structure no. 1600222

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over Gas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Central Ave over Gas Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesGas Creek
Location00.10 E of Lincoln ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33993, -85.47805
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2024)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Central Ave over Gas Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Ave over Gas 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 2024.

How much traffic does Central Ave over Gas Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over Gas Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over Gas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.