US Bridges

Centerville RD over Rich Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Nolands Fork R · Structure no. 8900048

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,488
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerville RD over Rich Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Centerville RD over Rich Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,488 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,006 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCenterville RD
CrossesRich Creek
Location00.40 N of Nolands Fork R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86934, -84.99375
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,488 (2016)
Projected traffic2,006 by 2036
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 Centerville RD over Rich Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centerville RD over Rich 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 Centerville RD over Rich Creek carry?

About 1,488 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Centerville RD over Rich Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Centerville RD over Rich Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.