US Bridges

W Long ST over Unnamed Creek

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.01 E of Childs Lane · Structure no. 4000204

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Long ST over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Long ST over Unnamed Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesW Long ST
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location00.01 E of Childs Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.99441, -85.63817
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 W Long ST over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Long ST over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does W Long ST over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Long ST over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns W Long ST over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.