US Bridges

Trueblood Pl over Hayworth Slough

FairPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.50 S Kennett DR · Structure no. 8400174

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
629
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trueblood Pl over Hayworth Slough is a concrete slab carrying Trueblood Pl over Hayworth Slough in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 629 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 839 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTrueblood Pl
CrossesHayworth Slough
Location00.50 S Kennett DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36037, -87.4603
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2017)
Projected traffic839 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Trueblood Pl over Hayworth Slough built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trueblood Pl over Hayworth Slough 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Trueblood Pl over Hayworth Slough carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trueblood Pl over Hayworth Slough?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Trueblood Pl over Hayworth Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.