US Bridges

Delaware ST over Crietz Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Bales RD · Structure no. 8900099

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
663
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware ST over Crietz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Delaware ST over Crietz Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 663 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 894 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDelaware ST
CrossesCrietz Creek
Location00.10 E of Bales RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8175, -85.19123
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic663 (2018)
Projected traffic894 by 2038
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 Delaware ST over Crietz Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaware ST over Crietz 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Delaware ST over Crietz Creek carry?

About 663 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Delaware ST over Crietz Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware ST over Crietz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.