US Bridges

18th ST over Haw Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Hawcreek Ave · Structure no. 0300310

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th ST over Haw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 18th ST over Haw Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries18th ST
CrossesHaw Creek
Location00.10 E of Hawcreek Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21684, -85.89727
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2022)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 18th ST over Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th ST over Haw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 18th ST over Haw Creek carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 18th ST over Haw Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 18th ST over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.