US Bridges

6th ST over Feather Creek

FairPosted for load

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.10 S of North ST · Structure no. 8300070

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
249
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th ST over Feather Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th ST over Feather Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 249 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries6th ST
CrossesFeather Creek
Location00.10 S of North ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66247, -87.40398
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2017)
Projected traffic309 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$989,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th ST over Feather Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th ST over Feather 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 6th ST over Feather Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 6th ST over Feather Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 6th ST over Feather Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.