US Bridges

SR 16 over E Br Twelve Mile Creek

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 01.77 W US 31 · Structure no. 004350

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
810
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over E Br Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over E Br Twelve Mile Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,185 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesE Br Twelve Mile Creek
Location01.77 W US 31
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86602, -86.17105
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2020)
Projected traffic2,185 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 16 over E Br Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over E Br Twelve Mile 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 16 over E Br Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over E Br Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over E Br Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.