US Bridges

SR 25 over Harvey Creek

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 03.04 N US 24/35 · Structure no. 006490

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,061
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Harvey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 25 over Harvey Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 9,061 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,767 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesHarvey Creek
Location03.04 N US 24/35
RouteState Highway 25
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.76682, -86.35844
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,061 (2004)
Projected traffic12,767 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over Harvey Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Harvey 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Harvey Creek carry?

About 9,061 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Harvey Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Harvey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.