Wimberg RD over Locust Creek
PoorVanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 E of ST Joseph Ave · Structure no. 8200066
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,906
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wimberg RD over Locust Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wimberg RD over Locust Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 119 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 1,906 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,537 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Wimberg RD over Locust Creek built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Wimberg RD over Locust 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Wimberg RD over Locust Creek carry?
About 1,906 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wimberg RD over Locust Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Wimberg RD over Locust Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.