US Bridges

SR 15 over Grant Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.52 N SR 218 · Structure no. 003931

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,316
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Grant Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 15 over Grant Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,316 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2027. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesGrant Creek
Location00.52 N SR 218
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.67344, -85.72564
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,316 (2019)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2027
Trucks11%
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

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 15 over Grant Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Grant 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Grant Creek carry?

About 5,316 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Grant Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Grant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.