US Bridges

River Road over Branch of Reynolds Creek

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.10 W US 421 · Structure no. 4600175

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Branch of Reynolds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River Road over Branch of Reynolds Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesBranch of Reynolds Creek
Location00.10 W US 421
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58118, -86.89816
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 River Road over Branch of Reynolds Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Branch of Reynolds 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Branch of Reynolds Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Branch of Reynolds Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Branch of Reynolds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.