US Bridges

US 35 over Indian Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Indiana · 03.94 N SR 16 · Structure no. 011280

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,793
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 35 over Indian Creek in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,793 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2030. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesIndian Creek
Location03.94 N SR 16
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.92006, -86.52829
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,793 (2021)
Projected traffic3,885 by 2030
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 35 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Indian 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,793 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.