US Bridges

Mcminn Road over Crown Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 0.2 Mi. S. of Water St. · Structure no. 8900051

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,158
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcminn Road over Crown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcminn Road over Crown Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMcminn Road
CrossesCrown Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of Water St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81777, -85.00528
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,158 (2016)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2036
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 Mcminn Road over Crown Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcminn Road over Crown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Mcminn Road over Crown Creek carry?

About 1,158 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcminn Road over Crown Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mcminn Road over Crown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.