US Bridges

SR 14 over Chippewanuck Creek

Good

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.86 E SR 114 · Structure no. 003770

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,342
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Chippewanuck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 14 over Chippewanuck Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 43 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 1,342 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,326 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesChippewanuck Creek
Location00.86 E SR 114
RouteState Highway 14
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05001, -86.01859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2020)
Projected traffic3,326 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 14 over Chippewanuck Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 14 over Chippewanuck 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Chippewanuck Creek carry?

About 1,342 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Chippewanuck Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Chippewanuck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.