Walnut Street over Carthage Creek
FairRush County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Henley Street · Structure no. 7000191
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Carthage Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut Street over Carthage Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over Carthage Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Street over Carthage 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 Walnut Street over Carthage Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Carthage Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Carthage Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.