US Bridges

SR 205 over Willow Creek

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 01.88 S SR 3X · Structure no. 028770

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,924
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 205 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 205 over Willow Creek in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,924 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,470 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 205
CrossesWillow Creek
Location01.88 S SR 3X
RouteState Highway 205
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27569, -85.22778
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,924 (2020)
Projected traffic4,470 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 205 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 205 over Willow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 205 over Willow Creek carry?

About 2,924 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 205 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 205 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.