US Bridges

US 35 over Crooked Creek

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 04.63 N US 24 N JCT · Structure no. 011277

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,469
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 35 over Crooked Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,469 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,540 by 2014. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location04.63 N US 24 N JCT
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81221, -86.44781
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,469 (2021)
Projected traffic4,540 by 2014
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 35 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 4,469 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.