US Bridges

US 24 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 01.79 W US 35 · Structure no. 005990

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,984
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 24 over Cottonwood Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 7,984 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,057 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location01.79 W US 35
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75684, -86.43193
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,984 (2004)
Projected traffic11,057 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 over Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 7,984 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.