US Bridges

US 24 over Calf Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.47 W SR 114 · Structure no. 006150

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,354
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Calf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 24 over Calf Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 84 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 14,354 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,965 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24
CrossesCalf Creek
Location01.47 W SR 114
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.98757, -85.36144
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,354 (2018)
Projected traffic20,965 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 US 24 over Calf Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 24 over Calf 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 over Calf Creek carry?

About 14,354 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Calf Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Calf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.