US Bridges

Alquina RD over Village Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 350 E · Structure no. 2100071

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alquina RD over Village Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alquina RD over Village Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesAlquina RD
CrossesVillage Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 350 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61754, -85.06966
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alquina RD over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alquina RD over Village 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 Village Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alquina RD over Village Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Alquina RD over Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.