US Bridges

SR 13 over Deeds Creek

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 01.90 S US 30 · Structure no. 003490

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,722
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Deeds Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 13 over Deeds Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 78 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 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 3,722 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,842 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesDeeds Creek
Location01.90 S US 30
RouteState Highway 13
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.17761, -85.71021
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,722 (2021)
Projected traffic7,842 by 2034
Trucks16%
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 Deeds Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 13 over Deeds 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Deeds Creek carry?

About 3,722 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Deeds Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Deeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.