US Bridges

Waveland RD over Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.60 W of CR 600 W · Structure no. 5400272

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waveland RD over Little Raccoon Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Waveland RD over Little Raccoon Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWaveland RD
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location00.60 W of CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88651, -87.02484
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic140 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Waveland RD over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waveland RD over Little Raccoon 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 Waveland RD over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waveland RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Waveland RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.