US Bridges

Husky Trail over Deeds Creek

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.25 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 4300206

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Husky Trail over Deeds Creek is a steel culvert carrying Husky Trail over Deeds Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHusky Trail
CrossesDeeds Creek
Location00.25 S of CR 200 N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26102, -85.82339
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2022)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Husky Trail over Deeds Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Husky Trail 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 Husky Trail over Deeds Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Husky Trail over Deeds Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Husky Trail over Deeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.