US Bridges

US 421 over Honey Creek

Fair

White County, Indiana · 02.53 N US 24 · Structure no. 032360

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,465
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 421 over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 421 over Honey Creek in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 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 4,465 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,150 by 2030. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 421
CrossesHoney Creek
Location02.53 N US 24
RouteU.S. Route 421
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.78638, -86.87504
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,465 (2020)
Projected traffic8,150 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 421 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 421 over Honey 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 421 over Honey Creek carry?

About 4,465 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 421 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 421 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.