US Bridges

US 24 over Rager Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 03.85 E SR 524 · Structure no. 006075

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,185
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Rager Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 24 over Rager Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,185 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,584 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesRager Creek
Location03.85 E SR 524
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.85194, -85.68874
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,185 (2018)
Projected traffic8,584 by 2029
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 24 over Rager Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 over Rager 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 over Rager Creek carry?

About 9,185 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Rager Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Rager Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.