US Bridges

Wilbur Wright RD over Flatrock River

Good

Henry County, Indiana · 00.60 N of CR 200 N · Structure no. 3300057

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
833
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilbur Wright RD over Flatrock River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wilbur Wright RD over Flatrock River in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 833 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilbur Wright RD
CrossesFlatrock River
Location00.60 N of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9696, -85.25124
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2021)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilbur Wright RD over Flatrock River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilbur Wright RD over Flatrock River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wilbur Wright RD over Flatrock River carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wilbur Wright RD over Flatrock River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wilbur Wright RD over Flatrock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.