US Bridges

Burkmill Road over York Prairie Creek

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.22 E of CR 850 W · Structure no. 1800119

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkmill Road over York Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Burkmill Road over York Prairie Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBurkmill Road
CrossesYork Prairie Creek
Location00.22 E of CR 850 W
RouteCounty Highway 134
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16737, -85.54317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Burkmill Road over York Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burkmill Road over York Prairie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Burkmill Road over York Prairie Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burkmill Road over York Prairie Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Burkmill Road over York Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.