US Bridges

Wilbur Wright Road over Symons Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.10 S of I-70 · Structure no. 3300134

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,225
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilbur Wright Road over Symons Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wilbur Wright Road over Symons Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilbur Wright Road
CrossesSymons Creek
Location00.10 S of I-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8492, -85.26282
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,225 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2039
Trucks50%
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 Wilbur Wright Road over Symons Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilbur Wright Road over Symons 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wilbur Wright Road over Symons Creek carry?

About 2,225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Wilbur Wright Road over Symons Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wilbur Wright Road over Symons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.