US Bridges

SR 26 over East Fork Honey Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 06.59 W SR 931 · Structure no. 006800

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,216
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over East Fork Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over East Fork Honey Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 6,216 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,640 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesEast Fork Honey Creek
Location06.59 W SR 931
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41753, -86.25238
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 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 (10.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,216 (2021)
Projected traffic13,640 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 26 over East Fork Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over East Fork Honey 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 SR 26 over East Fork Honey Creek carry?

About 6,216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over East Fork Honey Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over East Fork Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.