US Bridges

Willow Grove RD over Butlers Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.50 S of Tice RD · Structure no. 8900012

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Grove RD over Butlers Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Grove RD over Butlers Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillow Grove RD
CrossesButlers Creek
Location00.50 S of Tice RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74784, -85.03419
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2018)
Projected traffic735 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 Willow Grove RD over Butlers Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove RD over Butlers Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Willow Grove RD over Butlers Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Grove RD over Butlers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.