US Bridges

Moyer RD over Dry Branch Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.60 E of Jacksonburg RD · Structure no. 8900057

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moyer RD over Dry Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moyer RD over Dry Branch Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoyer RD
CrossesDry Branch Creek
Location00.60 E of Jacksonburg RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86009, -85.09564
Functional classRural 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 Moyer RD over Dry Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moyer RD over Dry Branch 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 Moyer RD over Dry Branch Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Moyer RD over Dry Branch Creek?

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

Who owns Moyer RD over Dry Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.