US Bridges

SR 15 over Charley Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.77 S US 24 · Structure no. 003970

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,028
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Charley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 15 over Charley Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 61 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 12,028 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,113 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesCharley Creek
Location00.77 S US 24
RouteState Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.80608, -85.82915
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,028 (2019)
Projected traffic20,113 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Charley Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 15 over Charley 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 Charley Creek carry?

About 12,028 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Charley Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Charley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.