US Bridges

US 24 over Tributary Carpenter Cree

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 01.50 W US 231 · Structure no. 005887

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,841
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Tributary Carpenter Cree is a concrete culvert carrying US 24 over Tributary Carpenter Cree in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,841 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,882 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesTributary Carpenter Cree
Location01.50 W US 231
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.76579, -87.18115
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,841 (2021)
Projected traffic14,882 by 2030
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tributary Carpenter Cree built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 over Tributary Carpenter Cree 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 over Tributary Carpenter Cree carry?

About 2,841 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Tributary Carpenter Cree?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Tributary Carpenter Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.