US Bridges

Seaney RD over Fountain Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.70 E of Boundary RD · Structure no. 8900082

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seaney RD over Fountain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Seaney RD over Fountain Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSeaney RD
CrossesFountain Creek
Location00.70 E of Boundary RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97688, -84.88862
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2024)
Projected traffic118 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Seaney RD over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seaney RD over Fountain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Seaney RD over Fountain Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Seaney RD over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Seaney RD over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.