US Bridges

SR 14 over Plunge Creek

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.69 W SR 13 · Structure no. 003790

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,494
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Plunge Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 14 over Plunge Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,494 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,047 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesPlunge Creek
Location00.69 W SR 13
RouteState Highway 14
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07367, -85.7559
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,494 (2020)
Projected traffic3,047 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 14 over Plunge Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Plunge 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Plunge Creek carry?

About 1,494 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Plunge Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Plunge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.