US Bridges

Esteb RD over Smith Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 E of SR 27 · Structure no. 8900020

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esteb RD over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Esteb RD over Smith Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEsteb RD
CrossesSmith Creek
Location00.10 E of SR 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73841, -84.92582
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2017)
Projected traffic88 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Esteb RD over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esteb RD over Smith 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Esteb RD over Smith Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Esteb RD over Smith Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Esteb RD over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.