US Bridges

Pretty Prairie RD over Moots Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.88 NE of Tyler RD · Structure no. 7900103

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pretty Prairie RD over Moots Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pretty Prairie RD over Moots Creek in Tippecanoe 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 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPretty Prairie RD
CrossesMoots Creek
Location00.88 NE of Tyler RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54008, -86.78378
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2021)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Pretty Prairie RD over Moots Creek built?

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

What condition is Pretty Prairie RD over Moots 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Pretty Prairie RD over Moots Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pretty Prairie RD over Moots Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pretty Prairie RD over Moots Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.