US Bridges

SR 26 over Tributary of Pine Creek

Good

Warren County, Indiana · 00.09 W SR 55 · Structure no. 006631

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
932
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Tributary of Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26 over Tributary of Pine Creek in Warren 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 932 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesTributary of Pine Creek
Location00.09 W SR 55
RouteState Highway 26
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45359, -87.25634
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic932 (2020)
Projected traffic949 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 26 over Tributary of Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 26 over Tributary of Pine 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Tributary of Pine Creek carry?

About 932 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Tributary of Pine Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Tributary of Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.