US Bridges

US 40 over Brandywine Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.63 E SR 9 · Structure no. 013970

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,593
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Brandywine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 over Brandywine Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 8,593 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location00.63 E SR 9
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78576, -85.75761
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,593 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 40 over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Brandywine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 8,593 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.