US Bridges

Hinshaw RD over Fountain Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Boundary RD · Structure no. 8900087

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hinshaw RD over Fountain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hinshaw RD over Fountain Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHinshaw RD
CrossesFountain Creek
Location00.30 E of Boundary RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96934, -84.89762
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2024)
Projected traffic19 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Hinshaw RD over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hinshaw RD over Fountain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hinshaw RD over Fountain Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hinshaw RD over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hinshaw RD over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.