Indian Bead RD over Little Wea Creek
FairTippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.10 W of US 231 · Structure no. 7900146
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indian Bead RD over Little Wea Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Indian Bead RD over Little Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 49 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Indian Bead RD over Little Wea Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Indian Bead RD over Little Wea 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 2024.
How much traffic does Indian Bead RD over Little Wea Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Indian Bead RD over Little Wea Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Indian Bead RD over Little Wea Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.