US Bridges

US 24 over Carpenter Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 00.36 E US 231 · Structure no. 005890

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,557
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Carpenter Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 24 over Carpenter Creek in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 96 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 4,557 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,882 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location00.36 E US 231
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.76586, -87.14702
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,557 (2021)
Projected traffic14,882 by 2030
Trucks18%
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 Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US 24 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 4,557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.