US Bridges

Union Pk over Farm Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.50 W of SR 27 · Structure no. 8900070

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,468
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Pk over Farm Creek is a steel culvert carrying Union Pk over Farm Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,468 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,979 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUnion Pk
CrossesFarm Creek
Location00.50 W of SR 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90317, -84.91264
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,468 (2022)
Projected traffic1,979 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 Union Pk over Farm Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Pk over Farm 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 Union Pk over Farm Creek carry?

About 1,468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union Pk over Farm Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Union Pk over Farm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.