US Bridges

SR 13 over Branch Bear Grass Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 01.15 N SR 16 · Structure no. 003985

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,351
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Branch Bear Grass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 13 over Branch Bear Grass Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,351 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,997 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesBranch Bear Grass Creek
Location01.15 N SR 16
RouteState Highway 13
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.92955, -85.7933
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,351 (2020)
Projected traffic5,997 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 13 over Branch Bear Grass Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Branch Bear Grass 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Branch Bear Grass Creek carry?

About 3,351 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Branch Bear Grass Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Branch Bear Grass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.