US Bridges

US 24 over Crooked Creek

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 05.34 W US 35 W JCT · Structure no. 005961

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,970
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over Crooked Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,970 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,970 by 2038. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location05.34 W US 35 W JCT
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.76428, -86.49819
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,970 (2016)
Projected traffic4,970 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 24 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 over Crooked 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 4,970 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.