US Bridges

East Shafer Drive over Pike Creek

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.05 S CR 200 N · Structure no. 9100068

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Shafer Drive over Pike Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Shafer Drive over Pike Creek in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Shafer Drive
CrossesPike Creek
Location00.05 S CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.78063, -86.75793
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Shafer Drive over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Shafer Drive over Pike 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 2024.

How much traffic does East Shafer Drive over Pike Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Shafer Drive over Pike Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns East Shafer Drive over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.