US Bridges

Meridian RD over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Wells County, Indiana · 00.50 N of SR 218 · Structure no. 9000055

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
539
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meridian RD over Rock Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 539 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location00.50 N of SR 218
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.66191, -85.22131
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2022)
Projected traffic809 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD over Rock 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.