US Bridges

Watt RD over Warm Run

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Lamott RD · Structure no. 8900191

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watt RD over Warm Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Watt RD over Warm Run in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 5 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWatt RD
CrossesWarm Run
Location00.20 W of Lamott RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76611, -85.07576
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$941,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watt RD over Warm Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watt RD over Warm Run 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 Watt RD over Warm Run carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Watt RD over Warm Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Watt RD over Warm Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.