US Bridges

Brick Church RD over Symonds Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 N of William Sister · Structure no. 8900103

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brick Church RD over Symonds Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brick Church RD over Symonds Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2038. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrick Church RD
CrossesSymonds Creek
Location00.10 N of William Sister
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83358, -85.1833
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2018)
Projected traffic850 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Brick Church RD over Symonds Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brick Church RD over Symonds 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 Brick Church RD over Symonds Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brick Church RD over Symonds Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Brick Church RD over Symonds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.