US Bridges

Crane Road over Seed Tick Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 0.08 S of Killion Mill · Structure no. 5100072

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crane Road over Seed Tick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crane Road over Seed Tick Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCrane Road
CrossesSeed Tick Creek
Location0.08 S of Killion Mill
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.72651, -86.86812
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2007)
Projected traffic76 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Crane Road over Seed Tick Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crane Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Crane Road over Seed Tick Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crane Road over Seed Tick Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Crane Road over Seed Tick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.