US Bridges

SR 1 over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 02.19 S SR 218 · Structure no. 000370

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,041
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 1 over Six Mile Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 38 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 3,041 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,487 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location02.19 S SR 218
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.62339, -85.15102
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,041 (2019)
Projected traffic4,487 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 1 over Six Mile 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 SR 1 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 3,041 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.