US Bridges

SR 26 over Barren Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 02.14 W I-69 · Structure no. 006920

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,699
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Barren Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over Barren Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 33 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 3,699 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,253 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesBarren Creek
Location02.14 W I-69
RouteState Highway 26
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42348, -85.5901
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,699 (2021)
Projected traffic5,253 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 26 over Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 26 over Barren 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 26 over Barren Creek carry?

About 3,699 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Barren Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Barren Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.