US Bridges

Raider Road over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Indiana · 00.25 S of US 36 · Structure no. 3300177

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raider Road over Deer Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Raider Road over Deer Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRaider Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.25 S of US 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00076, -85.52827
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raider Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raider Road over Deer 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Raider Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Raider Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Raider Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.