US Bridges

Gladstone ST over Charley Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Wabash ST · Structure no. 8500665

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gladstone ST over Charley Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Gladstone ST over Charley Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGladstone ST
CrossesCharley Creek
Location00.10 E of Wabash ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81223, -85.81796
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic1,070 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gladstone ST over Charley Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gladstone ST over Charley 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 Gladstone ST over Charley Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gladstone ST over Charley Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gladstone ST over Charley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.