US Bridges

North Shore Road over Honey Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.20 S Low Gap Road · Structure no. 5300098

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
588
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Shore Road over Honey Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying North Shore Road over Honey Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 588 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2034. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNorth Shore Road
CrossesHoney Creek
Location00.20 S Low Gap Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28017, -86.41135
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2014)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 North Shore Road over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Shore Road over 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 North Shore Road over Honey Creek carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Shore Road over Honey Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns North Shore Road over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.