US Bridges

SR 13 over Plunge Creek

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.60 S SR 14 · Structure no. 003481

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Plunge Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 13 over Plunge Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 13
CrossesPlunge Creek
Location00.60 S SR 14
RouteState Highway 13
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.06532, -85.7425
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2020)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2040
Trucks15%
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 13 over Plunge Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Plunge 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Plunge Creek carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Plunge Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Plunge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.