US Bridges

SR 15 over Pee Dee Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 02.01 N SR 218 · Structure no. 003950

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,024
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Pee Dee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Pee Dee Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5,024 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,827 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesPee Dee Creek
Location02.01 N SR 218
RouteState Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.69046, -85.74338
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,024 (2018)
Projected traffic8,827 by 2031
Trucks11%
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

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 Pee Dee Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Pee Dee 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 Pee Dee Creek carry?

About 5,024 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Pee Dee Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Pee Dee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.