US Bridges

Davis-Meyers RD over Town Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Centerville RD · Structure no. 8900175

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis-Meyers RD over Town Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Davis-Meyers RD over Town Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDavis-Meyers RD
CrossesTown Creek
Location00.10 E of Centerville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9689, -84.99468
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2021)
Projected traffic316 by 2041
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 Davis-Meyers RD over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis-Meyers RD over Town 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 Davis-Meyers RD over Town Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Davis-Meyers RD over Town Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Davis-Meyers RD over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.