US Bridges

Head Ave over Spring Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 W Atherton · Structure no. 8400157

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,252
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Head Ave over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Head Ave over Spring Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 3,252 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,335 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHead Ave
CrossesSpring Creek
Location00.30 W Atherton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5935, -87.36356
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,252 (2017)
Projected traffic4,335 by 2037
Trucks20%
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 Head Ave over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Head Ave over Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Head Ave over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,252 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Head Ave over Spring Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Head Ave over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.