US Bridges

SR 28 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.27 E SR 1 · Structure no. 007810

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,105
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 28 over Beaver Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5,105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location00.27 E SR 1
RouteState Highway 28
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.2933, -85.14346
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,105 (2022)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 28 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Beaver 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 5,105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 28 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.