US Bridges

Liberty Ave over Short Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.40 N of SR 27 · Structure no. 8900032

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
719
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Ave over Short Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Liberty Ave over Short Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 719 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Ave
CrossesShort Creek
Location00.40 N of SR 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78653, -84.90896
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2022)
Projected traffic970 by 2042
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 Liberty Ave over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Ave over Short 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 Liberty Ave over Short Creek carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Ave over Short Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Ave over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.