US Bridges

Frank Myers RD over Symonds Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Symonds Creek · Structure no. 8900106

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frank Myers RD over Symonds Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Frank Myers RD over Symonds Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 908 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFrank Myers RD
CrossesSymonds Creek
Location00.20 W of Symonds Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86094, -85.20521
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2020)
Projected traffic908 by 2040
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 Frank Myers RD over Symonds Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frank Myers RD over Symonds 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 Frank Myers RD over Symonds Creek carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frank Myers RD over Symonds Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Frank Myers RD over Symonds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.