US Bridges

Brooks RD over Morgan Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Carlos RD · Structure no. 8900173

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks RD over Morgan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brooks RD over Morgan Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrooks RD
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location00.30 W of Carlos RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96135, -85.03884
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Brooks RD over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks RD over Morgan 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 Brooks RD over Morgan Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Brooks RD over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brooks RD over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.