US Bridges

Dallas Drive over Branch of Honey Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 E Mcdaniel · Structure no. 8400059

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
2 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 aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Dallas Drive over Branch of Honey Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 1,103 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDallas Drive
CrossesBranch of Honey Creek
Location00.30 E Mcdaniel
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36138, -87.35384
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 Dallas Drive over Branch of Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas Drive over Branch of Honey Creek 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 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 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Dallas Drive over Branch of Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.