Wakefield Road over Messersmith Creek
GoodJohnson County, Indiana · 0.10 E of Bluff Road · Structure no. 4100618
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,464
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wakefield Road over Messersmith Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wakefield Road over Messersmith Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,464 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wakefield Road over Messersmith Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wakefield Road over Messersmith 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 Wakefield Road over Messersmith Creek carry?
About 1,464 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wakefield Road over Messersmith Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Wakefield Road over Messersmith Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.