US Bridges

Grass Lane over Seed Tick Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 0.2 KM West of PT-3 · Structure no. 1IN3444

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Grass Lane over Seed Tick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grass Lane over Seed Tick Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGrass Lane
CrossesSeed Tick Creek
Location0.2 KM West of PT-3
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78523, -86.89838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2014)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$15,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grass Lane over Seed Tick Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grass Lane over Seed Tick 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Grass Lane over Seed Tick Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Grass Lane over Seed Tick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Grass Lane over Seed Tick Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.