US Bridges

Marzane Road over Big Creek

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.90 N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 9000137

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,425
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marzane Road over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Marzane Road over Big Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,425 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,545 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMarzane Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location00.90 N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.90001, -85.29815
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,425 (2022)
Projected traffic2,545 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marzane Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marzane Road over Big 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 Marzane Road over Big Creek carry?

About 1,425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Marzane Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Marzane Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.