US Bridges

Creal Street over Sulphur Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.20 N Pettiford · Structure no. 8400134

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creal Street over Sulphur Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Creal Street over Sulphur Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2037. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCreal Street
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location00.20 N Pettiford
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5243, -87.29041
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2017)
Projected traffic502 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Creal Street over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creal Street over Sulphur 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Creal Street over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Creal Street over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Creal Street over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.