US Bridges

Dallas Drive over Branch of Honey Creek

Poor

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.40 W Mcdaniel · Structure no. 8400058

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,103
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas Drive over Branch of Honey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Dallas Drive over Branch of Honey 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,103 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDallas Drive
CrossesBranch of Honey Creek
Location00.40 W Mcdaniel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36137, -87.36768
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,103 (2017)
Projected traffic1,470 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dallas Drive over Branch of Honey Creek built?

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

What condition is Dallas Drive over Branch of Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Dallas Drive over Branch of Honey Creek carry?

About 1,103 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dallas Drive over Branch of Honey Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas Drive over Branch of Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.