US Bridges

Mcdaniel Road over Honey Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 N Gross RD · Structure no. 8400096

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
772
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdaniel Road over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdaniel Road over Honey Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2037. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcdaniel Road
CrossesHoney Creek
Location00.30 N Gross RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.39456, -87.36153
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2017)
Projected traffic1,056 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 Mcdaniel Road over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdaniel Road over 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 Mcdaniel Road over Honey Creek carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcdaniel Road over Honey Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdaniel Road over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.