US Bridges

SR 9 over Stony Creek

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.81 N SR 14 · Structure no. 002750

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,610
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 9 over Stony Creek in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 39 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 4,610 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,704 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesStony Creek
Location00.81 N SR 14
RouteState Highway 9
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08914, -85.4707
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 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 width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,610 (2020)
Projected traffic7,704 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 9 over Stony 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 Stony Creek carry?

About 4,610 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.