US Bridges

Village Creek RD over Village Creek

Good

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.20 E of SR 1 · Structure no. 2100069

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Creek RD over Village Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Village Creek RD over Village Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVillage Creek RD
CrossesVillage Creek
Location00.20 E of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62082, -85.1233
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Village Creek RD over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village Creek RD over Village 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Village Creek RD over Village Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Village Creek RD over Village Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Village Creek RD over Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.