US 40 over Little Brandywine Creek
FairHancock County, Indiana · 01.27 E SR 9 · Structure no. 013980
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,593
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Little Brandywine Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 40 over Little Brandywine Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 104 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 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Little Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US 40 over Little 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 Little Brandywine Creek carry?
About 8,593 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Little Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Little Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.