US Bridges

SR 17 over Star Arm Willow Creek

Good

Fulton County, Indiana · 01.77 S SR 14 · Structure no. 076818

Built
2009
16 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
666
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Star Arm Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Star Arm Willow Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 2009 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 16 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2029. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesStar Arm Willow Creek
Location01.77 S SR 14
RouteState Highway 17
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.03159, -86.41922
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2020)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2029
Trucks16%
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 17 over Star Arm Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 17 over Star Arm Willow 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 Star Arm Willow Creek carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Star Arm Willow Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Star Arm Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.