US Bridges

E County Line RD over Splunge Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.40 S Oregan Ch · Structure no. 8400003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E County Line RD over Splunge Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying E County Line RD over Splunge Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE County Line RD
CrossesSplunge Creek
Location00.40 S Oregan Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33168, -87.23986
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2017)
Projected traffic251 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E County Line RD over Splunge Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is E County Line RD over Splunge 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E County Line RD over Splunge Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E County Line RD over Splunge Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E County Line RD over Splunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.