US Bridges

West Perimeter RD over Graham Creek

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 1.0 Mile North of J Road · Structure no. AFINLTWL00645

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

West Perimeter RD over Graham Creek is a steel culvert carrying West Perimeter RD over Graham Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Perimeter RD
CrossesGraham Creek
Location1.0 Mile North of J Road
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.99189, -85.46819
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic12 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Perimeter RD over Graham Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Perimeter RD over Graham 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Perimeter RD over Graham Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is West Perimeter RD over Graham Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns West Perimeter RD over Graham Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.