Stitt ST over Helms Creek
GoodWabash County, Indiana · 00.10 E of US 24 · Structure no. 8500015
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 925
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stitt ST over Helms Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stitt ST over Helms Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stitt ST over Helms Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stitt ST over Helms 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 2024.
How much traffic does Stitt ST over Helms Creek carry?
About 925 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Stitt ST over Helms Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Stitt ST over Helms Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.