US Bridges

West Perimeter RD over Big Creek

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 0.4 Miles North of D Road · Structure no. AFINLTWL00646

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

About this bridge

West Perimeter RD over Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying West Perimeter RD over Big 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Perimeter RD
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.4 Miles North of D Road
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.8925, -85.46211
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Perimeter RD over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is West Perimeter RD over Big 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 Big Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is West Perimeter RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns West Perimeter RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.