6th ST over Back Creek
GoodGrant County, Indiana · 00.17 MI W of SR 15 · Structure no. 2700156
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,370
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th ST over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th ST over Back Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th ST over Back Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th ST 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 6th ST over Back Creek carry?
About 3,370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 6th ST over Back Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns 6th ST over Back Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.