US Bridges

Margaret DR over Honey Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 E Palmer ST · Structure no. 8400085

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,433
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Margaret DR over Honey Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Margaret DR over Honey Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMargaret DR
CrossesHoney Creek
Location00.10 E Palmer ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43375, -87.27472
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic6,433 (2017)
Projected traffic8,575 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 Margaret DR over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Margaret DR over 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 Honey Creek carry?

About 6,433 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Margaret DR over Honey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Margaret DR over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.