US Bridges

Wheeling Ave over Killbuck Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.50 SE of CR 750 N · Structure no. 1800048

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,530
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeling Ave over Killbuck Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wheeling Ave over Killbuck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 4,530 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,490 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeling Ave
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location00.50 SE of CR 750 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.29342, -85.4461
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,530 (2023)
Projected traffic7,490 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheeling Ave over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeling Ave over Killbuck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wheeling Ave over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 4,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wheeling Ave over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeling Ave over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.