US Bridges

King RD over Long Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Tingler RD · Structure no. 8900121

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King RD over Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying King RD over Long 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKing RD
CrossesLong Creek
Location00.40 N of Tingler RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89458, -84.97722
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2024)
Projected traffic269 by 2044
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 King RD over Long Creek built?

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

What condition is King RD over Long 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 King RD over Long Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is King RD over Long Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns King RD over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.