US Bridges

Troy RD over Sugar Creek

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.85 S of 900 N · Structure no. 3000030

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Troy RD over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Troy RD over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTroy RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.85 S of 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90495, -85.74383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic470 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Troy RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Troy RD over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Troy RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Troy RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Troy RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.