US Bridges

SR 18 over Little Pine Creek

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 05.13 W US 231 · Structure no. 004591

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Little Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 18 over Little Pine Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,375 by 2034. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location05.13 W US 231
RouteState Highway 18
CountyBenton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.60609, -87.12851
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2014)
Projected traffic1,375 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 18 over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Little 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 Little Pine Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.