US Bridges

Battlerow Place over Prairie Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 N Piety DR · Structure no. 8400041

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battlerow Place over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Battlerow Place over Prairie Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2037. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBattlerow Place
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.30 N Piety DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28513, -87.53713
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2017)
Projected traffic336 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 Battlerow Place over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battlerow Place over Prairie 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 Battlerow Place over Prairie Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Battlerow Place over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Battlerow Place over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.