US Bridges

Centerville RD over Locust Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Abington Pk · Structure no. 8900016

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
898
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerville RD over Locust Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Centerville RD over Locust Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,211 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCenterville RD
CrossesLocust Creek
Location00.20 W of Abington Pk
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73639, -84.96604
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2017)
Projected traffic1,211 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centerville RD over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centerville RD over Locust 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Centerville RD over Locust Creek carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Centerville RD over Locust Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Centerville RD over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.