Margaret DR over Branch of Honey Creek
FairVigo County, Indiana · 00.10 W Palmer ST · Structure no. 8400084
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,433
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Margaret DR over Branch of Honey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Margaret DR over Branch of Honey Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,575 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Margaret DR over Branch of Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Margaret DR 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 Margaret DR over Branch of Honey Creek carry?
About 6,433 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Margaret DR over Branch of Honey Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Margaret DR over Branch of Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.