US Bridges

SR 18 over Moots Creek

Fair

White County, Indiana · 01.13 W SR 43 · Structure no. 004640

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,686
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Moots Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Moots Creek in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,686 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,540 by 2033. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesMoots Creek
Location01.13 W SR 43
RouteState Highway 18
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.60522, -86.89008
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,686 (2021)
Projected traffic2,540 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 18 over Moots Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 18 over Moots 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Moots Creek carry?

About 1,686 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Moots Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Moots Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.