US Bridges

SR 16 over Carpenter Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 00.93 W I-65 · Structure no. 004210

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,519
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Carpenter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 16 over Carpenter Creek in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 94 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 1,519 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2030. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location00.93 W I-65
RouteState Highway 16
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86616, -87.20527
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,519 (2004)
Projected traffic2,520 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 SR 16 over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 16 over Carpenter 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 1,519 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.