US Bridges

Sugar Grove RD over Morgan Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Clyde Oler RD · Structure no. 8900134

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Grove RD over Morgan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sugar Grove RD over Morgan Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Grove RD
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location00.30 S of Clyde Oler RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92743, -85.07163
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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2020)
Projected traffic393 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 Sugar Grove RD over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Grove RD over Morgan 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 Sugar Grove RD over Morgan Creek carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Grove RD over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Grove RD over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.