US Bridges

Meridian RD over Honey Creek

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.38 S CR 275 N · Structure no. 9100094

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meridian RD over Honey Creek in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesHoney Creek
Location00.38 S CR 275 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.78599, -86.87215
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Meridian RD over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over Honey Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Honey Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.