US Bridges

SR 9 over Deer Creek

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 00.51 N of US 35 · Structure no. 079668

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,249
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 9 over Deer Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 6,249 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,978 by 2033. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.51 N of US 35
RouteState Highway 9
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48788, -85.67261
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,249 (2021)
Projected traffic6,978 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Deer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Deer Creek carry?

About 6,249 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.