US Bridges

Alquina RD over Fishers Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 200 E · Structure no. 2100070

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alquina RD over Fishers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Alquina RD over Fishers Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesAlquina RD
CrossesFishers Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62476, -85.1004
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$55,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alquina RD over Fishers Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alquina RD over Fishers 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 Alquina RD over Fishers Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Alquina RD over Fishers Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Alquina RD over Fishers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.