US Bridges

Kalberer RD over Branch of Burnett Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.37 W of Soldiers Home · Structure no. 7900174

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,192
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kalberer RD over Branch of Burnett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kalberer RD over Branch of Burnett Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,192 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,573 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKalberer RD
CrossesBranch of Burnett Creek
Location00.37 W of Soldiers Home
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46883, -86.90663
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,192 (2022)
Projected traffic9,573 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kalberer RD over Branch of Burnett Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kalberer RD over Branch of Burnett 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 Kalberer RD over Branch of Burnett Creek carry?

About 6,192 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kalberer RD over Branch of Burnett Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Kalberer RD over Branch of Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.