US Bridges

SR 14 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.36 E SR 5 · Structure no. 003810

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 14 over Sugar Creek in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,711 by 2029. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.36 E SR 5
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07545, -85.61489
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2020)
Projected traffic3,711 by 2029
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 14 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.