South River RD over Minnow Creek
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Indiana · 00.35 W of CR 325 E · Structure no. 0900068
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South River RD over Minnow Creek is a steel culvert carrying South River RD over Minnow Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South River RD over Minnow Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is South River RD over Minnow 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 South River RD over Minnow Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South River RD over Minnow Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns South River RD over Minnow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.