US Bridges

SR 205 over Black Creek

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 01.26 SW SR 3 · Structure no. 028781

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 205 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 205 over Black Creek in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,042 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,007 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 205
CrossesBlack Creek
Location01.26 SW SR 3
RouteState Highway 205
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28556, -85.20812
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,042 (2023)
Projected traffic6,007 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Black Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 205 over Black 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 205 over Black Creek carry?

About 4,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 205 over Black Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 205 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.