US Bridges

Wilburwright RD over Trib of Big Stony Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Indiana · 00.25 N of CR 800 N · Structure no. 3300179

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilburwright RD over Trib of Big Stony Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wilburwright RD over Trib of Big Stony 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWilburwright RD
CrossesTrib of Big Stony Creek
Location00.25 N of CR 800 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05164, -85.24236
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 RD over Trib of Big Stony Creek built?

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

What condition is Wilburwright RD over Trib of Big Stony 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 Wilburwright RD over Trib of Big Stony Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilburwright RD over Trib of Big Stony Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Wilburwright RD over Trib of Big Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.