US Bridges

SR 1 over Dinner Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.51 S SR 28 · Structure no. 000305

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,359
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Dinner Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 1 over Dinner Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,359 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR 1
CrossesDinner Creek
Location00.51 S SR 28
RouteState Highway 1
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28581, -85.14848
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,359 (2004)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 1 over Dinner Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Dinner 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Dinner Creek carry?

About 1,359 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Dinner Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 1 over Dinner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.