US Bridges

Wesley Chapel RD over Branch of Mill Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 00.20 W of SR 231 · Structure no. 6000147

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Chapel RD over Branch of Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wesley Chapel RD over Branch of Mill Creek in Owen 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWesley Chapel RD
CrossesBranch of Mill Creek
Location00.20 W of SR 231
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36933, -86.74769
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Wesley Chapel RD over Branch of Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Wesley Chapel RD over Branch of Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wesley Chapel RD over Branch of Mill Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wesley Chapel RD over Branch of Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Wesley Chapel RD over Branch of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.