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Culbertson ST over Goose Creek

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.05 N of Biddle ST · Structure no. 0900133

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Culbertson ST over Goose Creek is a steel culvert carrying Culbertson ST over Goose Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCulbertson ST
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.05 N of Biddle ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74211, -86.37416
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Culbertson ST over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Culbertson ST over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Culbertson ST over Goose Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Culbertson ST over Goose Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Culbertson ST over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.