SR 18 over Big Pine Creek
FairBenton County, Indiana · 07.01 W US 231 · Structure no. 004580
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Big Pine Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 18 over Big Pine Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 91 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,443 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Big Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is SR 18 over Big Pine 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Big Pine Creek carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Big Pine Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Big Pine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.