US Bridges

N 4th ST over Crown Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.1 N of Plum ST · Structure no. 8900258

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 4th ST over Crown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N 4th ST over Crown Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesN 4th ST
CrossesCrown Creek
Location00.1 N of Plum ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82007, -84.98995
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2016)
Projected traffic293 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 N 4th ST over Crown Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 4th ST over Crown 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N 4th ST over Crown Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N 4th ST over Crown Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N 4th ST over Crown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.