US Bridges

Jefferson RD over Willow Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.10 E of SR 331 · Structure no. 7100130

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,837
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson RD over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson RD over Willow Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,837 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,343 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJefferson RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location00.10 E of SR 331
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.67336, -86.13655
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,837 (2020)
Projected traffic8,343 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson RD over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson RD over Willow 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 Jefferson RD over Willow Creek carry?

About 6,837 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Jefferson RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.