US Bridges

Woodsmall Drive over Branch of Honey Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 W Mcdaniel · Structure no. 8400063

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,553
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodsmall Drive over Branch of Honey Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Woodsmall Drive over Branch of Honey 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 2,553 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,492 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodsmall Drive
CrossesBranch of Honey Creek
Location00.30 W Mcdaniel
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37592, -87.36588
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,553 (2017)
Projected traffic3,492 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 Woodsmall Drive over Branch of Honey Creek built?

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

What condition is Woodsmall Drive over Branch of Honey 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 August 2023.

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

About 2,553 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Woodsmall Drive over Branch of Honey Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Woodsmall Drive over Branch of Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.