US Bridges

Foote ST over Crietz Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Front ST · Structure no. 8900207

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,010
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foote ST over Crietz Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Foote ST over Crietz Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,362 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFoote ST
CrossesCrietz Creek
Location00.10 N of Front ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81382, -85.17178
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2016)
Projected traffic1,362 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foote ST over Crietz Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foote ST over Crietz 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 Foote ST over Crietz Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Foote ST over Crietz Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Foote ST over Crietz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.