Lafever ST over Eight Mile Creek
FairWells County, Indiana · 00.40 W of SR 1 · Structure no. 9000133
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,339
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafever ST over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lafever ST over Eight Mile Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,339 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafever ST over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lafever ST 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Lafever ST over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 1,339 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lafever ST over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Lafever ST over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.