US Bridges

Hoosier Highway over Rock Creek

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.15 N of CR 500 S · Structure no. 9000069

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,173
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoosier Highway over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoosier Highway over Rock Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 50 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 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,564 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHoosier Highway
CrossesRock Creek
Location00.15 N of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.6706, -85.23788
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2022)
Projected traffic1,564 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Hoosier Highway over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Hoosier Highway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hoosier Highway over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hoosier Highway over Rock Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hoosier Highway over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.