US Bridges

Royal Center Pike over Crooked Creek

Poor

Cass County, Indiana · 00.70 S of CR 400 N · Structure no. 0900063

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Center Pike over Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying Royal Center Pike over Crooked Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Center Pike
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.70 S of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81347, -86.43819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$176,000 (2026 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal Center Pike over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Center Pike over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Royal Center Pike over Crooked Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Royal Center Pike over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Center Pike over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.