US Bridges

Springboro Road over Spring Creek

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.02 SW SR 18 · Structure no. 9100204

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springboro Road over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Springboro Road over Spring Creek in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpringboro Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location00.02 SW SR 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59492, -86.77548
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springboro Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springboro Road over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Springboro Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Springboro Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Springboro Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.