US Bridges

Weaver RD over Sugar Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.00 JCT CR 1000 S · Structure no. 2300140

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weaver RD over Sugar Mill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Weaver RD over Sugar Mill Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWeaver RD
CrossesSugar Mill Creek
Location00.00 JCT CR 1000 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98515, -87.1564
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weaver RD over Sugar Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Weaver RD over Sugar Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Weaver RD over Sugar Mill Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Weaver RD over Sugar Mill Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Weaver RD over Sugar Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.