US Bridges

Cantrell Drive over Hayworth Slough

GoodPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.70 E Bentley · Structure no. 8400043

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
503
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cantrell Drive over Hayworth Slough is a steel culvert carrying Cantrell Drive over Hayworth Slough in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 503 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCantrell Drive
CrossesHayworth Slough
Location00.70 E Bentley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35405, -87.49336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2017)
Projected traffic670 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cantrell Drive over Hayworth Slough built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cantrell Drive over Hayworth Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Cantrell Drive over Hayworth Slough carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cantrell Drive over Hayworth Slough?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Cantrell Drive over Hayworth Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.