US Bridges

Pearl ST over Back Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.08 MI W of SR 15 · Structure no. 2700155

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl ST over Back Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pearl ST over Back Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPearl ST
CrossesBack Creek
Location00.08 MI W of SR 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48709, -85.62928
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pearl ST over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearl ST over Back 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 Pearl ST over Back Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pearl ST over Back Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl ST over Back Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.