US Bridges

US 35 over Cranor Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 05.30 N SR 38 · Structure no. 011100

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,343
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Cranor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 35 over Cranor Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,343 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,015 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesCranor Creek
Location05.30 N SR 38
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94367, -84.98575
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,343 (2004)
Projected traffic6,015 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 US 35 over Cranor Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 over Cranor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 over Cranor Creek carry?

About 4,343 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Cranor Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns US 35 over Cranor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.