Fouts RD over Silver Creek
FairUnion County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Mitchell RD · Structure no. 8100003
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fouts RD over Silver Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Fouts RD over Silver Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fouts RD over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fouts RD over Silver 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Fouts RD over Silver Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fouts RD over Silver Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Fouts RD over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.