US Bridges

SR 1 over Harris Creek

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 01.08 S SR 26 · Structure no. 000335

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,707
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Harris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 over Harris Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,707 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,001 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 1
CrossesHarris Creek
Location01.08 S SR 26
RouteState Highway 1
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42793, -85.15024
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,707 (2018)
Projected traffic4,001 by 2030
Trucks28%
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 Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Harris 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Harris Creek carry?

About 1,707 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Harris Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.