US Bridges

Horton Ave over Massey Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.21 MI S of Charles ST · Structure no. 2700136

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,710
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horton Ave over Massey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Horton Ave over Massey Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 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 5,710 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,720 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHorton Ave
CrossesMassey Creek
Location00.21 MI S of Charles ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.57138, -85.65063
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,710 (2021)
Projected traffic8,720 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Horton Ave over Massey Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Horton Ave over Massey 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 Horton Ave over Massey Creek carry?

About 5,710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Horton Ave over Massey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Horton Ave over Massey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.