US Bridges

Bridgecreek Cross over Little Grassy Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.10 S of Worthville RD · Structure no. 4100614

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgecreek Cross over Little Grassy Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Bridgecreek Cross over Little Grassy Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBridgecreek Cross
CrossesLittle Grassy Creek
Location0.10 S of Worthville RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59214, -86.09349
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2012)
Projected traffic250 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bridgecreek Cross over Little Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgecreek Cross over Little Grassy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bridgecreek Cross over Little Grassy Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bridgecreek Cross over Little Grassy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgecreek Cross over Little Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.