US Bridges

US 35 SR 22 over Deer Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.25 N SR 9 · Structure no. 011190

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,323
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 SR 22 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 35 SR 22 over Deer Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 94 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 3,323 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,439 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 35 SR 22
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.25 N SR 9
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48041, -85.6769
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,323 (2018)
Projected traffic4,439 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 35 SR 22 over Deer 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 2023.

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

About 3,323 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 35 SR 22 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 SR 22 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.