US Bridges

CR 1730 South over Carpenter Creek

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.30 Miles W of CR 480 W · Structure no. 3700160

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1730 South over Carpenter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1730 South over Carpenter Creek in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 692 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1730 South
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location0.30 Miles W of CR 480 W
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.76078, -87.14457
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2022)
Projected traffic987 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 1730 South over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1730 South over Carpenter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1730 South over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1730 South over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1730 South over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.