US Bridges

Longwood RD over Branch of Williams Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 550 W · Structure no. 2100034

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longwood RD over Branch of Williams Creek is a steel culvert carrying Longwood RD over Branch of Williams Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLongwood RD
CrossesBranch of Williams Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 550 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65887, -85.24383
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Longwood RD over Branch of Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longwood RD over Branch of Williams 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Longwood RD over Branch of Williams Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Longwood RD over Branch of Williams Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Longwood RD over Branch of Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.