US Bridges

SR 1 over Halfway Creek

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 01.14 S SR 67 · Structure no. 000310

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,779
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Halfway Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR 1 over Halfway Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,779 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,175 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesHalfway Creek
Location01.14 S SR 67
RouteState Highway 1
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33781, -85.14963
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,779 (2019)
Projected traffic6,175 by 2030
Trucks16%
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 1 over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Halfway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Halfway Creek carry?

About 1,779 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.