US Bridges

US 6 over Kingsbury Creek

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.05 W of US 35 · Structure no. 001660

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,273
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Kingsbury Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 6 over Kingsbury Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 4,273 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,158 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesKingsbury Creek
Location00.05 W of US 35
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5167, -86.69832
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,273 (2022)
Projected traffic9,158 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 6 over Kingsbury Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Kingsbury 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 over Kingsbury Creek carry?

About 4,273 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Kingsbury Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns US 6 over Kingsbury Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.