US Bridges

Tingler RD over Farm Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 W of SR 27 · Structure no. 8900072

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
665
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tingler RD over Farm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tingler RD over Farm Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTingler RD
CrossesFarm Creek
Location00.20 W of SR 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8884, -84.896
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2024)
Projected traffic897 by 2044
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 Tingler RD over Farm Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tingler RD over Farm 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 Tingler RD over Farm Creek carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tingler RD over Farm Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tingler RD over Farm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.