US Bridges

Wilburwright Road over Branch of Symons Creek

Good

Henry County, Indiana · 00.40 N of US 40 · Structure no. 3300135

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilburwright Road over Branch of Symons Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Wilburwright Road over Branch of Symons Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilburwright Road
CrossesBranch of Symons Creek
Location00.40 N of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81823, -85.26263
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2019)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 Wilburwright Road over Branch of Symons Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilburwright Road over Branch of Symons 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wilburwright Road over Branch of Symons Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wilburwright Road over Branch of Symons Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wilburwright Road over Branch of Symons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.