US Bridges

Bailey RD over West Brook

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 S of W.E. Oler RD · Structure no. 8900240

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey RD over West Brook is a steel culvert carrying Bailey RD over West Brook in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey RD
CrossesWest Brook
Location00.30 S of W.E. Oler RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94291, -85.06361
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bailey RD over West Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey RD over West Brook 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 Bailey RD over West Brook carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bailey RD over West Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey RD over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.