US Bridges

Bentonville Road over Trib of Symons Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.35 N of CR 1000 S · Structure no. 3300184

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bentonville Road over Trib of Symons Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bentonville Road over Trib of Symons Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBentonville Road
CrossesTrib of Symons Creek
Location00.35 N of CR 1000 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79501, -85.24348
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic250 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bentonville Road over Trib of Symons Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bentonville Road over Trib of Symons 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 Bentonville Road over Trib of Symons Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bentonville Road over Trib of Symons Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Bentonville Road over Trib of Symons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.