US Bridges

Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 N SR 42 · Structure no. 8400087

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
755
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 755 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTabertown ST
CrossesBranch of Honey Creek
Location00.30 N SR 42
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.45308, -87.2583
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2017)
Projected traffic1,006 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 Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tabertown ST 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 Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey Creek carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tabertown ST over Branch of Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.