US Bridges

Raider Road over Fall Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.25 S of CR 850 N · Structure no. 3300166

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raider Road over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Raider Road over Fall Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2039. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRaider Road
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.25 S of CR 850 N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05212, -85.53278
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2019)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raider Road over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raider Road over Fall 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 Raider Road over Fall Creek carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Raider Road over Fall Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Raider Road over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.