US Bridges

SR 17 over Grassy Creek

Good

Fulton County, Indiana · 01.77 S SR 114 · Structure no. 004430

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
503
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Grassy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 17 over Grassy Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 38 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 503 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,449 by 2030. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location01.77 S SR 114
RouteState Highway 17
CountyFulton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.92006, -86.37522
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2020)
Projected traffic1,449 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 17 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 17 over Grassy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.