US Bridges

Washington ST over Massey Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.77 MI N of SR 18 3rd · Structure no. 2700168

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,630
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Massey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Washington ST over Massey Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 8,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,190 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesMassey Creek
Location00.77 MI N of SR 18 3rd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.56998, -85.65951
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,630 (2021)
Projected traffic13,190 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Washington ST over Massey Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST 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 Washington ST over Massey Creek carry?

About 8,630 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Massey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Massey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.