US Bridges

Straightline Pk over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Grimes RD · Structure no. 8900023

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,138
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Straightline Pk over Unnamed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Straightline Pk over Unnamed Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,535 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStraightline Pk
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location00.40 N of Grimes RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79963, -84.89002
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,138 (2017)
Projected traffic1,535 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 Straightline Pk over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Straightline Pk over Unnamed 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 Straightline Pk over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 1,138 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Straightline Pk over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Straightline Pk over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.