US Bridges

Jackson HWY over Indian Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.07 E of CR 475 W · Structure no. 7900071

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,482
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson HWY over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jackson HWY over Indian Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 1,482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,337 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson HWY
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.07 E of CR 475 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45425, -86.99364
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,482 (2021)
Projected traffic2,337 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$73,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson HWY over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson HWY 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 Jackson HWY over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jackson HWY over Indian Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson HWY over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.