Prophets Rock RD over Burnett Creek
PoorTippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.15 E of CR 300 E · Structure no. 7900158
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,729
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prophets Rock RD over Burnett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prophets Rock RD over Burnett Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,729 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,673 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prophets Rock RD over Burnett Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Prophets Rock RD over Burnett Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Prophets Rock RD over Burnett Creek carry?
About 1,729 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Prophets Rock RD over Burnett Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Prophets Rock RD over Burnett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.