US Bridges

SR 9 over Lewis Branch

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 01.26 S SR 8 · Structure no. 002820

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,885
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Lewis Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Lewis Branch in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,885 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,704 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesLewis Branch
Location01.26 S SR 8
RouteState Highway 9
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.37722, -85.42398
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,885 (2022)
Projected traffic6,704 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 9 over Lewis Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Lewis Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Lewis Branch carry?

About 4,885 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Lewis Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Lewis Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.