US Bridges

Dauby LN over Little Windy Creek

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 00.10 S of SR 37 · Structure no. 6200175

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dauby LN over Little Windy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dauby LN over Little Windy Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDauby LN
CrossesLittle Windy Creek
Location00.10 S of SR 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.96049, -86.7487
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dauby LN over Little Windy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dauby LN over Little 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 Dauby LN over Little Windy Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dauby LN over Little Windy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Dauby LN over Little Windy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.