US Bridges

Porterfield RD over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.60 N of SR 121 · Structure no. 8900064

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,156
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porterfield RD over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying Porterfield RD over Unnamed 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 1,156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,559 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPorterfield RD
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location00.60 N of SR 121
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85894, -84.81972
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,156 (2020)
Projected traffic1,559 by 2040
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 Porterfield RD over Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is Porterfield RD over Unnamed 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 Porterfield RD over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 1,156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Porterfield RD over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Porterfield RD over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.