US Bridges

Shively RD over Pine Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.50 W of Walnut RD · Structure no. 7100077

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shively RD over Pine Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Shively RD over Pine Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShively RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location00.50 W of Walnut RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49103, -86.48592
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2019)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$70,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shively RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shively RD over Pine 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Shively RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Shively RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Shively RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.