US 40 over Six Mile Creek
FairHancock County, Indiana · 04.39 W SR 109 · Structure no. 014000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,463
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 over Six Mile Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 83 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 6,463 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,686 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US 40 over Six Mile 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 6,463 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.