US Bridges

SR 15 over Bachelor Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 03.84 S SR 16 · Structure no. 080736

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,606
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Bachelor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Bachelor Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,606 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location03.84 S SR 16
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86016, -85.87887
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,606 (2020)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2037
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Bachelor 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 15 over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 4,606 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.