Fouts RD over Elkhorn Creek
FairWayne County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Farlow RD · Structure no. 8900021
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 257
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fouts RD over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fouts RD over Elkhorn Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2037. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fouts RD over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fouts RD over Elkhorn 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 Fouts RD over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 257 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fouts RD over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fouts RD over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.