US Bridges

SR 5 over Black Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 03.71 N SR 18 · Structure no. 001507

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,748
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Black Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 5 over Black Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, 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 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 1,748 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,050 by 2034. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesBlack Creek
Location03.71 N SR 18
RouteState Highway 5
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.60701, -85.50476
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,748 (2021)
Projected traffic6,050 by 2034
Trucks7%
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 5 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Black 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Black Creek carry?

About 1,748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Black Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.