US Bridges

SR 25 over Lost Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 03.94 S US 231 · Structure no. 006340

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,187
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Lost Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 25 over Lost Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 11,187 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,642 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25
CrossesLost Creek
Location03.94 S US 231
RouteState Highway 25
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.35939, -86.98213
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,187 (2021)
Projected traffic12,642 by 2034
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 25 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Lost 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 SR 25 over Lost Creek carry?

About 11,187 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR 25 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.