US Bridges

Weaver RD over Nettle Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Dalton RD · Structure no. 8900163

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weaver RD over Nettle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Weaver RD over Nettle Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWeaver RD
CrossesNettle Creek
Location00.20 W of Dalton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99729, -85.18575
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2020)
Projected traffic172 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 Weaver RD over Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weaver RD over Nettle 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 Weaver RD over Nettle Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Weaver RD over Nettle Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Weaver RD over Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.