US Bridges

US 35 SR 22 over Back Creek

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 00.04 N SR 15 · Structure no. 011180

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,438
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 SR 22 over Back Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 35 SR 22 over Back Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 4,438 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,180 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 35 SR 22
CrossesBack Creek
Location00.04 N SR 15
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.4892, -85.62886
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,438 (2018)
Projected traffic7,180 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 35 SR 22 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 SR 22 over Back 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 SR 22 over Back Creek carry?

About 4,438 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 35 SR 22 over Back Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 SR 22 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.