US Bridges

Wakefield Drive over Branch of Burnett Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 0.30 N. Kalberer Road · Structure no. 7900238

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wakefield Drive over Branch of Burnett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wakefield Drive over Branch of Burnett Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWakefield Drive
CrossesBranch of Burnett Creek
Location0.30 N. Kalberer Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47436, -86.90993
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wakefield Drive over Branch of Burnett Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wakefield Drive over Branch of Burnett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Wakefield Drive over Branch of Burnett Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wakefield Drive over Branch of Burnett Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Wakefield Drive over Branch of Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.