US Bridges

Roanoke Road over Calf Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.8 N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 3500080

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roanoke Road over Calf Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Roanoke Road over Calf Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoanoke Road
CrossesCalf Creek
Location0.8 N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.98804, -85.36336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2021)
Projected traffic348 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 Roanoke Road over Calf Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roanoke Road over Calf 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 Roanoke Road over Calf Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Roanoke Road over Calf Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Roanoke Road over Calf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.