US Bridges

US 150 over Kanie Creek

Good

Orange County, Indiana · 01.62 W SR 56 · Structure no. 027461

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,320
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Kanie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 150 over Kanie Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesKanie Creek
Location01.62 W SR 56
RouteU.S. Route 150
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.58881, -86.63685
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2021)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2041
Trucks26%
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

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 US 150 over Kanie Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150 over Kanie 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 US 150 over Kanie Creek carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Kanie Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Kanie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.