SR 5 over Walnut Creek
GoodGrant County, Indiana · 01.36 N SR 22 · Structure no. 001502
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,054
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 5 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 5 over Walnut Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 30 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 3,054 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,454 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 5 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is SR 5 over Walnut 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 5 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 3,054 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 5 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 5 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.