US Bridges

Abington Twp LN RD over Branch of Butlers Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.70 S Pottershop RD · Structure no. 8900263

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abington Twp LN RD over Branch of Butlers Creek is a steel culvert carrying Abington Twp LN RD over Branch of Butlers Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAbington Twp LN RD
CrossesBranch of Butlers Creek
Location00.70 S Pottershop RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72897, -85.05306
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2018)
Projected traffic335 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Abington Twp LN RD over Branch of Butlers Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abington Twp LN RD over Branch of Butlers 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 Abington Twp LN RD over Branch of Butlers Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Abington Twp LN RD over Branch of Butlers Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Abington Twp LN RD over Branch of Butlers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.