US Bridges

Gravel Pit RD over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 N of US 40 · Structure no. 8900074

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
583
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Pit RD over Unnamed Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gravel Pit RD over Unnamed Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGravel Pit RD
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location00.10 N of US 40
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83324, -84.83259
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2017)
Projected traffic786 by 2037
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 Gravel Pit RD over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravel Pit 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 Gravel Pit RD over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gravel Pit RD over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Pit RD over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.