US Bridges

Washington Street over Pleasant Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.05 S of Main Street · Structure no. 4100148

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,529
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Pleasant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Street over Pleasant Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,529 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,775 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesPleasant Creek
Location0.05 S of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61319, -86.10336
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,529 (2012)
Projected traffic2,775 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Washington Street over Pleasant Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over Pleasant 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Street over Pleasant Creek carry?

About 1,529 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over Pleasant Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over Pleasant Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.