US Bridges

E County Line RD over Walnut Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 03.33 MI S of SR 18 · Structure no. 2700072

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E County Line RD over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E County Line RD over Walnut Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE County Line RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location03.33 MI S of SR 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.50396, -85.4464
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2021)
Projected traffic490 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E County Line RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E County Line RD over Walnut 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E County Line RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E County Line RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E County Line RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.