US Bridges

Kerfoot DR over Indian Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.05 S of US 52 · Structure no. 7900155

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,402
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kerfoot DR over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kerfoot DR over Indian Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 64 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,402 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,641 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKerfoot DR
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.05 S of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 655
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46667, -86.97122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,402 (2023)
Projected traffic3,641 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Kerfoot DR over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Kerfoot DR over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Kerfoot DR over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kerfoot DR over Indian Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kerfoot DR over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.