US Bridges

Atherton Street over Spring Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 S Head Ave · Structure no. 8400151

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atherton Street over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atherton Street over Spring Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2037. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAtherton Street
CrossesSpring Creek
Location00.30 S Head Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58679, -87.35642
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2017)
Projected traffic502 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 Atherton Street over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atherton Street over Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Atherton Street over Spring Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Atherton Street over Spring Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Atherton Street over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.