US Bridges

Old Fort Wayne RD over Bull Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 1.0 MI NE of CR 600 N · Structure no. 3500067

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Fort Wayne RD over Bull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Fort Wayne RD over Bull Creek in Huntington 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.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Fort Wayne RD
CrossesBull Creek
Location1.0 MI NE of CR 600 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.92526, -85.42066
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2021)
Projected traffic428 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Old Fort Wayne RD over Bull Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Fort Wayne RD over Bull 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Fort Wayne RD over Bull Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Fort Wayne RD over Bull Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Fort Wayne RD over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.