US Bridges

Bailey RD over Treaty Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 01.00 N of CR 400 S · Structure no. 8500345

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey RD over Treaty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bailey RD over Treaty Creek in Wabash 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBailey RD
CrossesTreaty Creek
Location01.00 N of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.78018, -85.79453
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Bailey RD over Treaty Creek built?

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

What condition is Bailey RD over Treaty 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bailey RD over Treaty Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bailey RD over Treaty Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey RD over Treaty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.