US Bridges

Wheeling Pike over Barren Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 01.70 MI NW of SR 26 · Structure no. 2700176

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,630
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeling Pike over Barren Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wheeling Pike over Barren Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 57,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,060 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeling Pike
CrossesBarren Creek
Location01.70 MI NW of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.4357, -85.54903
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
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 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 rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,630 (2021)
Projected traffic88,060 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 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 Wheeling Pike over Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeling Pike over Barren 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 Wheeling Pike over Barren Creek carry?

About 57,630 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wheeling Pike over Barren Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeling Pike over Barren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.