US Bridges

Low Gap Road over N Fork Honey Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 01.80 N Anderson RD · Structure no. 5300097

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Low Gap Road over N Fork Honey Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Low Gap Road over N Fork Honey Creek in Monroe 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLow Gap Road
CrossesN Fork Honey Creek
Location01.80 N Anderson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3037, -86.40309
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic448 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Low Gap Road over N Fork Honey Creek built?

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

What condition is Low Gap Road over N Fork Honey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Low Gap Road over N Fork Honey Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Low Gap Road over N Fork Honey Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Low Gap Road over N Fork Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.