US Bridges

US 36 over Honey Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 05.62 W SR 3 · Structure no. 011750

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,419
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Honey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 36 over Honey Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 89 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 5 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 7,419 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,318 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 36
CrossesHoney Creek
Location05.62 W SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00468, -85.48414
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,419 (2004)
Projected traffic12,318 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 36 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 36 over Honey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 over Honey Creek carry?

About 7,419 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.