US Bridges

Straightline Pk over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Farlow RD · Structure no. 8900026

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Straightline Pk over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Straightline Pk over Elkhorn Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStraightline Pk
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location00.40 S of Farlow RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77244, -84.89043
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2017)
Projected traffic425 by 2037
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 Straightline Pk over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

About 315 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Straightline Pk over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Straightline Pk over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.