US Bridges

US 36 over Deer Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 05.56 E SR 109 · Structure no. 011740

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,534
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 36 over Deer Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4,534 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,526 by 2030. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesDeer Creek
Location05.56 E SR 109
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00454, -85.52928
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,534 (2004)
Projected traffic7,526 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 US 36 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 over Deer Creek carry?

About 4,534 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.