US Bridges

Chestnut ST over Dry Branch Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Wallace Ave · Structure no. 5400181

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,310
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut ST over Dry Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chestnut ST over Dry Branch Creek in Montgomery 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,670 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesChestnut ST
CrossesDry Branch Creek
Location00.00 Int of Wallace Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03385, -86.89523
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,310 (2014)
Projected traffic4,670 by 2034
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Chestnut ST over Dry Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is Chestnut ST 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 Chestnut ST over Dry Branch Creek carry?

About 3,310 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut ST over Dry Branch Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut ST over Dry Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.