Whitewater RD over Fountain Creek
FairWayne County, Indiana · 00.20 E of SR 27 · Structure no. 8900089
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 251
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitewater RD over Fountain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Whitewater RD over Fountain Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitewater RD over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitewater 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Whitewater RD over Fountain Creek carry?
About 251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Whitewater RD over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Whitewater RD over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.