US Bridges

Waterworks RD over Treaty Creek

Poor

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Old State RD 1 · Structure no. 8500625

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterworks RD over Treaty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waterworks RD over Treaty Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWaterworks RD
CrossesTreaty Creek
Location00.10 E of Old State RD 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.79219, -85.81017
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic770 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterworks RD over Treaty Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterworks RD over Treaty 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Waterworks RD over Treaty Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waterworks RD over Treaty Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Waterworks RD over Treaty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.