Quakertown Road over Little Ely Creek
GoodPosted for loadUnion County, Indiana · 01.25 E of CR 600 W · Structure no. 8100018
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quakertown Road over Little Ely Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Quakertown Road over Little Ely Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Quakertown Road over Little Ely Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Quakertown Road over Little Ely 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Quakertown Road over Little Ely Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Quakertown Road over Little Ely Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Quakertown Road over Little Ely Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.