US Bridges

Eaton Drive over Branch of Honey Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.40 W Mcdaniel · Structure no. 8400066

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton Drive over Branch of Honey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Eaton 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,524 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEaton Drive
CrossesBranch of Honey Creek
Location00.40 W Mcdaniel
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36865, -87.36815
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 (19 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2017)
Projected traffic7,524 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 Eaton Drive over Branch of Honey Creek built?

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

What condition is Eaton 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 Eaton Drive over Branch of Honey Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eaton Drive over Branch of Honey Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton Drive over Branch of Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.