US Bridges

Old US 30 over Deeds Creek

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 325 E · Structure no. 4300058

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 30 over Deeds Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old US 30 over Deeds Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 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 5 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld US 30
CrossesDeeds Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 325 E
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23517, -85.78126
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 30 over Deeds Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Old US 30 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 30 over Deeds Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old US 30 over Deeds Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 30 over Deeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.