US Bridges

SR 29 over South Fork Deer Creek

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 01.10 N SR 18 · Structure no. 007940

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,349
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 over South Fork Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 29 over South Fork Deer Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,349 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,476 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 29
CrossesSouth Fork Deer Creek
Location01.10 N SR 18
RouteState Highway 29
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.58461, -86.3917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,349 (2020)
Projected traffic5,476 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 29 over South Fork Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 29 over South Fork Deer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 29 over South Fork Deer Creek carry?

About 2,349 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 over South Fork Deer Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 29 over South Fork Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.