US Bridges

Waterworks RD over Eagle Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.60 S of Veterans Memor · Structure no. 8200127

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,103
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterworks RD over Eagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Waterworks RD over Eagle Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5 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 4,103 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,462 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesWaterworks RD
CrossesEagle Creek
Location00.60 S of Veterans Memor
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.95253, -87.57221
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,103 (2020)
Projected traffic5,462 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Waterworks RD over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Waterworks RD over Eagle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Waterworks RD over Eagle Creek carry?

About 4,103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Waterworks RD over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Waterworks RD over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.