US Bridges

WASHINGTON14th ST over Windy Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Indiana · 00.00 N of Washington ST · Structure no. 6200103

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WASHINGTON14th ST over Windy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying WASHINGTON14th ST over Windy Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWASHINGTON14th ST
CrossesWindy Creek
Location00.00 N of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94473, -86.76193
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2021)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WASHINGTON14th ST over Windy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is WASHINGTON14th ST over Windy 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 2023.

How much traffic does WASHINGTON14th ST over Windy Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is WASHINGTON14th ST over Windy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns WASHINGTON14th ST over Windy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.