US Bridges

Wabash ST over Charley Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Harrison · Structure no. 8500650

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wabash ST over Charley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wabash ST over Charley Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWabash ST
CrossesCharley Creek
Location00.10 N of Harrison
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81132, -85.82001
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wabash ST over Charley Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wabash ST over Charley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wabash ST over Charley Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wabash ST over Charley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Wabash ST over Charley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.