US Bridges

Beard RD over Martindale Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Economy RD · Structure no. 8900276

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beard RD over Martindale Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beard RD over Martindale Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBeard RD
CrossesMartindale Creek
Location00.30 W of Economy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98252, -85.09279
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2019)
Projected traffic131 by 2039
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 Beard RD over Martindale Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beard RD over Martindale 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 Beard RD over Martindale Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beard RD over Martindale Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Beard RD over Martindale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.