US 224 over Eight Mile Creek
FairWells County, Indiana · 00.51 E SR 301 · Structure no. 029110
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,528
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 224 over Eight Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 224 over Eight Mile Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 86 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 2,528 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,919 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 224 over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US 224 over Eight Mile 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 224 over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 2,528 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 224 over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 224 over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.