US Bridges

SR 28 over Dixon Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Indiana · 03.75 W US 31 · Structure no. 007680

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,422
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Dixon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 28 over Dixon Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 40 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 2,422 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,466 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesDixon Creek
Location03.75 W US 31
RouteState Highway 28
CountyTipton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.27406, -86.19768
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,422 (2021)
Projected traffic2,466 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 28 over Dixon Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 28 over Dixon 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Dixon Creek carry?

About 2,422 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Dixon Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Dixon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.