US Bridges

Shoe Lake RDCR450 over Grassy Creek

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.75 W of CR 650 E · Structure no. 4300209

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoe Lake RDCR450 over Grassy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Shoe Lake RDCR450 over Grassy 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesShoe Lake RDCR450
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location00.75 W of CR 650 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.30285, -85.73065
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Shoe Lake RDCR450 over Grassy Creek built?

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

What condition is Shoe Lake RDCR450 over Grassy 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 Shoe Lake RDCR450 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shoe Lake RDCR450 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Shoe Lake RDCR450 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.