US Bridges

SR 19 over Yellow Creek

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.30 S SR 25 · Structure no. 005071

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,078
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 19 over Yellow Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,078 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesYellow Creek
Location00.30 S SR 25
RouteState Highway 19
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.16918, -86.03907
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,078 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2037
Trucks21%
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 19 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Yellow 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 19 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 2,078 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.