US Bridges

SR 16 over Neiman Creek

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.00 E SR 105 · Structure no. 080624

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
866
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Neiman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Neiman Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesNeiman Creek
Location01.00 E SR 105
RouteState Highway 16
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.9152, -85.6036
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2017)
Projected traffic880 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 16 over Neiman Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Neiman 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Neiman Creek carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Neiman Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Neiman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.