Morris Place over Honey Creek
PoorPosted for loadVigo County, Indiana · 00.20 S Mccombs · Structure no. 8400098
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 755
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morris Place over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morris Place over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 755 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 29 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morris Place over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morris Place over Honey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Morris Place over Honey Creek carry?
About 755 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Morris Place over Honey Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Morris Place over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.