US Bridges

First Street over Crown Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 0.1 Mi. S. of Water St. · Structure no. 8900214

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
658
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Crown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying First Street over Crown Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 658 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesCrown Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. of Water St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81977, -84.99472
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic658 (2016)
Projected traffic887 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Street over Crown Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street over Crown 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 First Street over Crown Creek carry?

About 658 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Crown Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Crown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.