Carlos RD over Morgan Creek
FairWayne County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Newman RD · Structure no. 8900174
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 376
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carlos RD over Morgan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Carlos RD over Morgan 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carlos RD over Morgan Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carlos 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 Carlos RD over Morgan Creek carry?
About 376 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Carlos RD over Morgan Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Carlos RD over Morgan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.