US Bridges

SR 26 over Crooked Creek

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 00.40 W SR 1 · Structure no. 076656

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,640
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26 over Crooked Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.40 W SR 1
RouteState Highway 26
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45101, -85.15811
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2022)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 26 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Crooked 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.