US Bridges

Pierceton Road over Deeds Creek

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 01.00 W of SR 13 · Structure no. 4300079

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierceton Road over Deeds Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pierceton Road over Deeds Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPierceton Road
CrossesDeeds Creek
Location01.00 W of SR 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.19956, -85.7277
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pierceton Road over Deeds Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pierceton Road over Deeds 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pierceton Road over Deeds Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pierceton Road over Deeds Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pierceton Road over Deeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.