US Bridges

SR 9 over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.82 S SR 37 · Structure no. 002580

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,829
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Dry Fork Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 5,829 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,995 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location00.82 S SR 37
RouteState Highway 9
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.50022, -85.67005
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,829 (2021)
Projected traffic19,995 by 2029
Trucks6%
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 9 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Dry Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 5,829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.