US Bridges

Tell ST over Windy Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 00.10 W 21st ST · Structure no. 6200113

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,775
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tell ST over Windy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tell ST over Windy Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,375 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTell ST
CrossesWindy Creek
Location00.10 W 21st ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.95527, -86.75402
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2019)
Projected traffic2,375 by 2039
Trucks20%
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 Tell ST over Windy Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tell ST over Windy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tell ST over Windy Creek carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Tell ST over Windy Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Tell ST over Windy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.