US Bridges

Pottershop RD over Butlers Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Abington Twp L · Structure no. 8900251

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,249
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottershop RD over Butlers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottershop RD over Butlers Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,684 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPottershop RD
CrossesButlers Creek
Location00.20 E of Abington Twp L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73659, -85.04892
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (2018)
Projected traffic1,684 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Pottershop RD over Butlers Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pottershop RD over Butlers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pottershop RD over Butlers Creek carry?

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pottershop RD over Butlers Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pottershop RD over Butlers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.