US Bridges

Traction RD over Walnut Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 225 E · Structure no. 5400047

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traction RD over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Traction RD over Walnut Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTraction RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 225 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03961, -86.85407
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Traction RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Traction RD over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Traction RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Traction RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Traction RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.