US Bridges

Route PT-2 over Seed Tick Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 0.5 KM West of JT-15 · Structure no. 1IN3404

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route PT-2 over Seed Tick Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route PT-2 over Seed Tick Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute PT-2
CrossesSeed Tick Creek
Location0.5 KM West of JT-15
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74607, -86.88197
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2008)
Projected traffic4 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$56,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route PT-2 over Seed Tick Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route PT-2 over Seed Tick 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route PT-2 over Seed Tick Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Route PT-2 over Seed Tick Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Route PT-2 over Seed Tick Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.