US Bridges

Nobblett RD over Nettle Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Dalton RD · Structure no. 8900165

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nobblett RD over Nettle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nobblett RD over Nettle 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNobblett RD
CrossesNettle Creek
Location00.10 W of Dalton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97537, -85.1835
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Nobblett RD over Nettle Creek built?

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

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

About 63 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Nobblett RD over Nettle Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nobblett RD over Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.