US Bridges

Valeene Pike over Honey Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Honey Creek RD · Structure no. 8800095

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valeene Pike over Honey Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Valeene Pike over Honey Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesValeene Pike
CrossesHoney Creek
Location00.10 E of Honey Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.4595, -86.29725
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valeene Pike over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valeene Pike over Honey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Valeene Pike over Honey Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Valeene Pike over Honey Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Valeene Pike over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.