US Bridges

Priestford Road over White River Overflow

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.04 N of SR 32 · Structure no. 1800117

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Priestford Road over White River Overflow is a steel culvert carrying Priestford Road over White River Overflow in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPriestford Road
CrossesWhite River Overflow
Location00.04 N of SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16304, -85.52823
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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 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 Priestford Road over White River Overflow built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Priestford Road over White River Overflow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Priestford Road over White River Overflow carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Priestford Road over White River Overflow?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Priestford Road over White River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.