US Bridges

SR 18 over Grass Run Creek

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 01.90 E SR 29 · Structure no. 004690

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
995
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Grass Run Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 18 over Grass Run Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,139 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesGrass Run Creek
Location01.90 E SR 29
RouteState Highway 18
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.56857, -86.35463
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2020)
Projected traffic2,139 by 2030
Trucks29%
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 18 over Grass Run Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Grass Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Grass Run Creek carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Grass Run Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Grass Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.