US Bridges

SR 1 over Haines Creek

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 02.60 S SR 18 · Structure no. 000360

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,039
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Haines Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over Haines Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 93 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 5 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 2,039 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,434 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesHaines Creek
Location02.60 S SR 18
RouteState Highway 1
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.51498, -85.14877
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,039 (2018)
Projected traffic3,434 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Haines Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 1 over Haines 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 Haines Creek carry?

About 2,039 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Haines Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Haines Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.