US Bridges

Division RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.02 W of CR 725 W · Structure no. 7900061

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,506
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division RD over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Division RD over Indian Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,506 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,283 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.02 W of CR 725 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.4173, -87.04219
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,506 (2023)
Projected traffic2,283 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$119,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Division RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division RD over Indian 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 Division RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,506 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Division RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Division RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.