US Bridges

Abington Twp LN RD over Butlers Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 0.5 MI S of Pottershop RD · Structure no. 8900009

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abington Twp LN RD over Butlers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Abington Twp LN RD over Butlers Creek in Wayne 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAbington Twp LN RD
CrossesButlers Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Pottershop RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72889, -85.05309
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2018)
Projected traffic335 by 2038
Trucks5%
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

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 Abington Twp LN RD over Butlers Creek built?

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

What condition is Abington Twp LN RD over Butlers 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Abington Twp LN RD over Butlers Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Abington Twp LN RD over Butlers Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Abington Twp LN RD over Butlers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.