US Bridges

Roberts RD over Unnamed Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Park Elwood RD · Structure no. 8900068

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
481
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts RD over Unnamed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Roberts RD over Unnamed Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoberts RD
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location00.30 W of Park Elwood RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88376, -84.86255
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2022)
Projected traffic649 by 2042
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 Roberts RD over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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

About 481 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roberts RD over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts RD over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.