US Bridges

Marshall ST over West Fork Honey Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int West ST · Structure no. 3400109

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall ST over West Fork Honey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Marshall ST over West Fork Honey Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMarshall ST
CrossesWest Fork Honey Creek
Location0.0 MI Int West ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42035, -86.27555
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
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 Marshall ST over West Fork Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshall ST over West Fork Honey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Marshall ST over West Fork Honey Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marshall ST over West Fork Honey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall ST over West Fork Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.