US Bridges

SR 218 over Rock Creek

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 02.16 W SR 1 · Structure no. 028991

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,469
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 218 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 218 over Rock Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,469 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,614 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 218
CrossesRock Creek
Location02.16 W SR 1
RouteState Highway 218
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65473, -85.1912
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,469 (2022)
Projected traffic1,614 by 2042
Trucks27%
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 218 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 218 over Rock 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 218 over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,469 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 218 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 218 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.