US Bridges

SR 9 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 01.51 S SR 14 · Structure no. 002740

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,370
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 9 over Sugar Creek in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 4,370 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,321 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesSugar Creek
Location01.51 S SR 14
RouteState Highway 9
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05563, -85.47053
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,370 (2020)
Projected traffic6,321 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 9 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 9 over Sugar 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 4,370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.