US Bridges

US 35 over Morgan Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 06.00 S SR 1 · Structure no. 011120

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,266
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Morgan Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 35 over Morgan Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 93 years old, older 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 4,266 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,908 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location06.00 S SR 1
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96917, -85.03439
Functional classRural 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,266 (2004)
Projected traffic5,908 by 2030
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 35 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 35 over Morgan 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 4,266 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.