US Bridges

Fenway DR over Branch of Honey Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 W Frye ST · Structure no. 8400091

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
755
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenway DR over Branch of Honey Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Fenway DR over Branch of Honey Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 755 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFenway DR
CrossesBranch of Honey Creek
Location00.10 W Frye ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.40494, -87.29713
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2017)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 Fenway DR over Branch of Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fenway DR over Branch of Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Fenway DR over Branch of Honey Creek carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fenway DR over Branch of Honey Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Fenway DR over Branch of Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.