US Bridges

Wabash Ave over Dry Branch Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 01.30 W Washington ST · Structure no. 5400071

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,950
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wabash Ave over Dry Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wabash Ave over Dry Branch Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWabash Ave
CrossesDry Branch Creek
Location01.30 W Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03938, -86.92325
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2024)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 Wabash Ave over Dry Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wabash Ave over Dry Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wabash Ave over Dry Branch Creek carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wabash Ave over Dry Branch Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Wabash Ave over Dry Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.