First Street over Applebutter Creek
FairPosted for loadHenry County, Indiana · 00.20 S of US 40 · Structure no. 3300157
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Applebutter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Street over Applebutter Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Applebutter Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street over Applebutter 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 First Street over Applebutter Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Applebutter Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Applebutter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.