US Bridges

SR 14 over Curtis Creek

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 01.86 E SR 55 · Structure no. 003590

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
513
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Curtis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over Curtis Creek in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location01.86 E SR 55
RouteState Highway 14
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.01307, -87.29794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2004)
Projected traffic851 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 14 over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Curtis 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 SR 14 over Curtis Creek carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.